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HB 1253: Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating a Motor Vehicle

GENERAL BILL by Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Gaetz

Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Operating a Motor Vehicle; Provides criminal penalty if person operating motor vehicle while using wireless communications device causes death of human being or viable fetus; provides enhanced criminal penalty in certain circumstances.

Effective Date: 7/1/2014
Last Action: 5/2/2014 House - Died on Calendar
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/28/2014 House • Filed
3/4/2014 House • Introduced -HJ 103
3/11/2014 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 270
3/14/2014 House • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice Subcommittee, 03/18/14, 3:00 pm, Sumner Hall
3/18/2014 House • Favorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 2 -HJ 309
• Now in Judiciary Committee -HJ 309
3/25/2014 House • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary Committee, 03/27/14, 8:30 am, Sumner Hall
3/27/2014 House • Favorable by- Judiciary Committee; YEAS 17 NAYS 0 -HJ 390
• Placed on Calendar -HJ 390
5/2/2014 House • Died on Calendar