Loading chat...

CT HB06145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence Miller

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a felony charge for operators who cause motor vehicle accidents while illegally using a hand-held mobile telephone for calls or using a mobile electronic device to send, receive, or read text messages.
  • Requires mandatory suspension of operator's license for not less than six months for any person who causes a second accident under these circumstances.
  • Applies to accidents caused by texting or illegal cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle.
  • Referred to Committee on Transportation during January 2011 session.

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Penalties For Texting Or Illegal Cell Phone Use While Operating A Motor Vehicle.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/14

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available