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FL S0326

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carey Baker

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits railroad engineers and operators of school buses or other public transportation vehicles from writing or sending text messages on electronic communications devices while operating a vehicle

  • Applies to text-based communications including text messages, instant messages, and electronic mail

  • Violations constitute noncriminal traffic infractions punishable as moving violations under Florida Statutes chapter 318

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Public Transportation Operators/Text Messaging [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Transportation

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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