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FL H1469
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Allison Tant
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AI Summary
- Prohibits operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device in a handheld manner, expanding Florida's existing texting-while-driving ban to cover all handheld device use including calls, video, data entry, and internet access
- Allows brief handheld contact to activate, deactivate, initiate, or terminate a device feature, but requires all sustained use to be conducted through a hands-free accessory; stationary vehicles are exempt from the prohibition
- Renames the law from the "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law" to the "Anthony Branca and Anita Neal Act" and removes the separate school zone and work zone handheld device provisions in s. 316.306, instead applying the general handheld ban with enhanced penalties (moving violation plus 3 points on license) for violations in those zones
- First-time school/work zone violators may elect to participate in a wireless device driving safety program or show proof of hands-free equipment purchase to have penalties waived or the case dismissed
- First general violation is a nonmoving infraction; second or subsequent violation within 5 years is a moving violation, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Hands-free Driving
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee2/5/2024
Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee1/31/2024
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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