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H 4480 - Makes further changes to the texting while driving law to prohibit a driver from using his hands to operate a mobile device while driving

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Bill Taylor (R)
Last Action: 5/3/2018 - Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-8-18
House Committee: EdPW
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

03.22.2018 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.
03.07.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases the maximum fine for “Driving While Using an Electronic Device” first offense to $100 and exempts the use of hands-free devices while driving from the bill.
02.21.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.
02.06.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.
01.31.2018 THe House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes further changes to the texting while driving law to prohibit a driver from using his hands to operate a mobile device while driving.


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