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S 0225 - Prevents texting while driving

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Knotts
Last Action: 6/1/2011 - Amended
Senate Committee:
Assigned To:
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Staff: Ed Schafer (eschafer@masc.sc)

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

03.01.11 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. As soon as the amendments are available, they will be posted.
02.22.11 The Senate Judiciary committee met but did not take action on this bill.
02.16.11 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment creates a first offense education program similar to pre-trial intervention.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Prevents a driver from using a wireless electronic communication device to compose, send, or read a text-based communication.


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