HB 1469: Hands-free Driving
GENERAL BILL by Tant ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Joseph ; López, J. ; Stevenson
Hands-free Driving; Prohibits person from operating motor vehicle while using wireless communications device in handheld manner; provides exception; requires sustained use of wireless communications device by person operating motor vehicle to be conducted through hands-free accessory until such use is terminated; provides penalties.
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died on Second Reading Calendar
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/7/2024 House • Filed
1/9/2024 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/13/2024 House • Referred to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
• Referred to Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
• Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Now in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
1/29/2024 House • Added to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee agenda
1/31/2024 House • Favorable by Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
• Reported out of Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
• Now in Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
2/1/2024 House • Added to Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee agenda
2/5/2024 House • Favorable by Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
• Reported out of Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
• Now in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
2/13/2024 House • Added to Infrastructure Strategies Committee agenda
2/15/2024 House • Favorable by Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Reported out of Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Bill released to House Calendar
• Added to Second Reading Calendar
3/8/2024 House • Died on Second Reading Calendar
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HB 1469, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/7/2024 at 5:59 PM
Bill Text: PDF Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1664 Hands-free Driving Rodriguez Similar Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Transportation 
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.305 Wireless communications devices; prohibition. Page 1 (pdf) 316.306 School and work zones; prohibition on the use of a wireless communications device in a handheld manner. Page 7 (pdf)
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