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CT SB00604

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mae Flexer

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 14-296aa of the general statutes to increase penalties for using a hand-held mobile telephone or electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to study the recent increase in pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut.

  • Directs the Commissioner of Transportation to make recommendations to improve pedestrian safety and report findings to the joint standing committee on transportation.

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Penalties For Distracted Driving And Studying The Recent Increase In Pedestrian Fatalities In Connecticut.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/27/2021

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