HB90 Summary

• Prohibits drivers from watching, viewing, recording, or capturing photographs/videos; physically holding a wireless device; engaging in voice-based communication; and writing, sending, or reading text-based communications while operating a motor vehicle on public roads, with specified exceptions.

• Establishes fines for violations: $100 for first violation, $200 for second violation, and $300 for third or subsequent violations, with no court costs imposed solely for these infractions.

• Assigns two-point violations to driving records for first and second convictions, and three-point violations for third and subsequent convictions under the new provisions.

• Creates exemptions for emergency calls, hands-free devices, navigation systems, dash cameras, utility workers responding to emergencies, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, and licensed physicians responding to emergencies.

• Names the legislation "CiCi and Jay's Law" and becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.