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H 4386 - Prohibits using a communication device to send or read texts or emails while driving

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen
Last Action: 4/15/2014 - Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation


03.19.2014 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. The amendments create the exception for stopped vehicles similar to language in the Senate version of the bill. The major differences between this bill and S416 are the fines and penalties.
02.26.2014 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits use of a communication device to send or read texts or emails while driving a motor vehicle and creates penalties.

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