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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

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  • 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)

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  • HB 849, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/18/2013 at 12:04 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 708 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle Soto Identical 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 13 (c2) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Holder, Pilon Compare 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 52 (er) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Detert Compare Last Action: 5/29/2013 Chapter No. 2013-58
    Location: Became Law     		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

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.3035

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