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HB 849: Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating Motor Vehicle

GENERAL BILL by Slosberg

Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating Motor Vehicle; Defines term "wireless communications device"; provides exceptions to applicability of act; provides that person who causes death of another person while operating motor vehicle & using wireless communications device commits vehicular homicide; provides penalties.

Effective Date: 7/1/2013
Last Action: 5/3/2013 House - Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/18/2013 House • Filed
2/28/2013 House • Referred to Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 86
3/5/2013 House • Introduced -HJ 86
5/3/2013 House • Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58)