HB 249: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
GENERAL BILL by Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Grieco
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; revises circumstances under which certain information may be admissible as evidence in proceeding to determine whether violation has been committed; revises procedures for collection & reporting by DHSMV of information recorded on citation; conforms provisions relating to use of wireless communications devices in school & work zones.
Effective Date: 10/1/2020
Last Action: 3/14/2020 House - Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/14/2020 House - Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2019 | House |
• Filed |
| 10/10/2019 | House |
• Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 24 |
| 1/14/2020 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 24 |
| 3/14/2020 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee |