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HB 45: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving

GENERAL BILL by Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Altman ; Cortes ; Eskamani ; Massullo ; Smith, C.

Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving; Revises short title & legislative intent; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while holding or touching wireless communications device; provides exceptions; requires law enforcement officer to record certain information on citation; requires law enforcement agencies to provide such information to DHSMV; requires report to Governor & Legislature; removes requirement that enforcement be accomplished only as secondary action.

Effective Date: 10/1/2019
Last Action: 1/10/2019 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 107 (Ch. 2019-44) -HJ 26
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/26/2018 House • Filed
    1/3/2019 House • Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee
    1/10/2019 House • Withdrawn from Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee
    • Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 107 (Ch. 2019-44) -HJ 26

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  • HB 45, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/26/2018 at 9:56 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 107 (er) Wireless Communications While Driving Toledo, Slosberg Compare Last Action: 5/17/2019 Chapter No. 2019-44
    S 76 (c4) Driving While Using a Wireless Communications Device Simpson Compare Last Action: 4/25/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 107 (Ch. 2019-44) -SJ 486

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Wireless communications devices; prohibition. Page 1 (pdf)

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