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FL S1078

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates criminal penalty for causing death of a human being or viable fetus while operating a motor vehicle and using a wireless communications device in violation of s. 316.305
  • Establishes second-degree felony offense punishable under s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084
  • Elevates offense to first-degree felony if the driver knew or should have known about the accident and failed to provide information and render aid as required by s. 316.062
  • Defines "wireless communications device" using the same meaning as provided in s. 316.305
  • Takes effect July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle

Last Action

Died in Transportation

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/1/2014
Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities2/21/2014

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