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FL S0270
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new section 316.3051, Florida Statutes, establishing criminal penalties for causing death while using a wireless communications device and operating a motor vehicle
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Makes it a third-degree felony to cause the death of a human being or unborn child while using a wireless device in violation of existing texting-while-driving law (s. 316.305)
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Elevates the offense to a second-degree felony if the driver knew or should have known an accident occurred and failed to stop, provide information, and render aid as required by law
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Defines "wireless communications device" by reference to the existing definition in s. 316.305
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Effective date of July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle
Last Action
Unfavorable by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 5
4/1/2015