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CS/CS/CS/SB 52: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving

GENERAL BILL by Judiciary ; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities ; Transportation ; Detert ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Montford ; Margolis ; Richter ; Latvala ; Abruzzo ; Benacquisto ; Soto ; Sachs

Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving; Creating the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law”; prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device for certain purposes; defining the term “wireless communications device”; specifying information that is admissible as evidence of a violation; providing for enforcement as a secondary action; providing for points to be assessed against a driver license for the unlawful use of a wireless communications device within a school safety zone or resulting in a crash, etc.

Effective Date: 10/1/2013
 Last Action: 5/29/2013 - Chapter No. 2013-58
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Transportation (TR)
  2. Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities (CU)
  3. Judiciary (JU)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/19/2012 Senate • Filed
    12/5/2012 Senate • Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Judiciary -SJ 11
    1/28/2013 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/06/13, 3:00 pm, 37 Senate Office Building
    2/6/2013 Senate • CS by Transportation; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 113
    2/8/2013 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    2/12/2013 Senate • Now in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities -SJ 113
    3/1/2013 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, 03/06/13, 2:00 pm, 301 Senate Office Building
    3/5/2013 Senate • Introduced -SJ 11
    • CS by Transportation read 1st time -SJ 105
    3/6/2013 Senate • CS/CS by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 157
    3/7/2013 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Now in Judiciary -SJ 157
    • CS/CS by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities read 1st time -SJ 186
    4/3/2013 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/08/13, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Office Building
    4/8/2013 Senate • CS/CS/CS by- Judiciary; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 398
    4/10/2013 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • CS/CS/CS by Judiciary read 1st time -SJ 398
    4/11/2013 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 398
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/16/13
    4/16/2013 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 445
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 445
    • CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 445
    • Immediately certified -SJ 445
    4/16/2013 House • In Messages
    4/29/2013 House • Referred to Calendar -HJ 969
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/30/13
    • Received -HJ 969
    4/30/2013 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 1010
    • Substituted for CS/CS/HB 13 -HJ 1010
    • Amendment(s) adopted (767961) -HJ 1010
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    5/1/2013 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 1044
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 110 NAYS 6 -HJ 1045
    5/1/2013 Senate • In returning messages
    5/2/2013 Senate • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (767961) -SJ 1032
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 1032
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 1032
    5/21/2013 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/28/2013 • Approved by Governor
    5/29/2013 • Chapter No. 2013-58

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 52, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/6/2013 at 12:01 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 13 (c2) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Holder, Pilon Similar Last Action: 4/30/2013 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) -HJ 1010
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 74 Use of Hand-held Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Sachs Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    H 849 Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating Motor Vehicle Slosberg Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (THSS)     		Track This Bill
    S 152 Motor Vehicles Altman Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 396 Use of Wireless Communications Devices or Telephones Abruzzo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 708 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle Soto Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Page 1 (pdf)
    322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card. Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 52, Engrossed 1 Posted 5/2/2013 at 4:54 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 13 (c2) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Holder, Pilon Similar Last Action: 4/30/2013 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) -HJ 1010
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 74 Use of Hand-held Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Sachs Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    H 849 Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating Motor Vehicle Slosberg Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (THSS)     		Track This Bill
    S 152 Motor Vehicles Altman Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 396 Use of Wireless Communications Devices or Telephones Abruzzo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 708 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle Soto Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Page 1 (pdf)
    322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card. Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 52, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 4/10/2013 at 10:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   House Message Summary (pdf)

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 13 (c2) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Holder, Pilon Similar Last Action: 4/30/2013 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) -HJ 1010
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 74 Use of Hand-held Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Sachs Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    H 849 Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating Motor Vehicle Slosberg Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (THSS)     		Track This Bill
    S 152 Motor Vehicles Altman Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 396 Use of Wireless Communications Devices or Telephones Abruzzo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 708 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle Soto Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    767961 - Amendment
    Remove line 77 and insert:     		Oliva 4/29/2013
    6:05 PM     		Senate: Concurred
    5/2/2013     		PDF

    Floor Votes (5)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/16/2013 9:47 AM Senate 36 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/30/2013 12:17 PM House - Amendment 767961 114 Yeas - 4 Nays
    4/30/2013 12:18 PM House - Amendment 767961 73 Yeas - 46 Nays
    5/1/2013 10:43 AM House 110 Yeas - 6 Nays
    5/2/2013 3:53 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Page 1 (pdf)
    322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card. Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 52, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/7/2013 at 8:29 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary (Pre-Meeting) 4/8/2013 (pdf)
    Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 4/10/2013 (pdf)

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 13 (c2) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Holder, Pilon Identical Last Action: 4/30/2013 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) -HJ 1010
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 74 Use of Hand-held Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Sachs Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    H 849 Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating Motor Vehicle Slosberg Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (THSS)     		Track This Bill
    S 152 Motor Vehicles Altman Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 396 Use of Wireless Communications Devices or Telephones Abruzzo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 708 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle Soto Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    599896 - Amendment
    Delete line 44 and insert:     		Judiciary
    (Richter)     		4/5/2013
    3:25 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/9/2013     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/8/2013 4:00 PM Judiciary 8 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Page 1 (pdf)
    322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card. Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 52, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/8/2013 at 2:14 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities (Pre-Meeting) 3/5/2013 (pdf)
    Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities (Post-Meeting) 3/7/2013 (pdf)

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 13 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Holder, Pilon Similar Last Action: 4/30/2013 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) -HJ 1010
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 74 Use of Hand-held Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Sachs Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    H 849 Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating Motor Vehicle Slosberg Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (THSS)     		Track This Bill
    S 152 Motor Vehicles Altman Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 396 Use of Wireless Communications Devices or Telephones Abruzzo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 708 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle Soto Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    190062 - Amendment
    Delete lines 146 - 148 and insert:     		Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
    (Garcia)     		3/5/2013
    2:32 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    3/6/2013     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    3/6/2013 2:00 PM Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities 9 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Page 1 (pdf)
    322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card. Page 4 (pdf)

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  • SB 52, Original Filed Version Posted 11/19/2012 at 2:33 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Transportation (Pre-Meeting) 2/5/2013 (pdf)
    Transportation (Post-Meeting) 2/22/2013 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 13 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Holder, Pilon Identical Last Action: 4/30/2013 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) -HJ 1010
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 74 Use of Hand-held Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Sachs Similar Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 152 Motor Vehicles Altman Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160), CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 396 Use of Wireless Communications Devices or Telephones Abruzzo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill
    S 708 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle Soto Compare Last Action: 5/3/2013 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
    Location: In committee/council (TR)     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    153918 - Amendment
    Delete line 44 and insert:     		Transportation
    (Joyner)     		2/5/2013
    2:52 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/7/2013     		Web Page
    PDF
    462058 - Amendment
    Delete lines 48 - 49 and insert:     		Transportation
    (Richter)     		2/5/2013
    2:54 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/7/2013     		Web Page
    PDF
    653148 - Amendment
    Between lines 73 and 74 insert:     		Transportation
    (Richter)     		2/5/2013
    2:53 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/7/2013     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    2/6/2013 3:00 PM Transportation 9 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Page 1 (pdf)
    322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card. Page 4 (pdf)

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