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HB 501: Hands-free Driving

GENERAL BILL by Tant

Hands-free Driving; Prohibits person from operating motor vehicle while using wireless communications device in handheld manner; provides exception; requires that sustained use of wireless communications device by person operating motor vehicle be conducted through hands-free accessory until such use is terminated; revises exceptions to prohibition; removes obsolete provisions; revises penalty provisions relating to use of wireless communications devices in handheld manner in certain circumstances.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 2/19/2025 House - Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/10/2025 House • Filed
2/19/2025 House • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
• Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in Government Operations Subcommittee