Bill Summary

HB 249 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving (2020 Session)
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Sponsors
by Slosberg-King Co Sponsors: Grieco
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Summary
Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving: Revises short title & legislative intent; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while holding or touching wireless communications device; provides exceptions; revises circumstances under which certain information may be admissible as evidence in proceeding to determine whether violation has been committed; revises procedures for collection & reporting by DHSMV of information recorded on citation; conforms provisions relating to use of wireless communications devices in school & work zones. Effective Date: October 1, 2020
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committees of reference
» H Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
   H Transportation & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
   H State Affairs Committee
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Actions
09/30/19
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Filed
10/10/19
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Referred to Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee; Transportation & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee
10/10/19
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Now in Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
03/14/20
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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
03/14/20
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Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
0249
Filed on 09/30/19
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
316.305
316.306
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