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H 3629 - Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Christopher Hart (D)
Last Action: 1/16/2019 - House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Committee: Judy
Assigned To:
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Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communicatioin device that is not equipped with a hands-free mechanism.

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H 3629 General Bill, By Hart
Summary: Motor vehicles
    A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3895 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE, PAGER, PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT DEVICE, OR ANOTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A HANDS-FREE MECHANISM, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
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01/16/19House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 28)
01/16/19House Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 28)


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