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FL H0501
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
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 ban beyond just texting to include all handheld device use such as calls, videos, data entry, and internet access
- Requires any sustained use of a wireless communications device while driving to be conducted through a hands-free accessory; brief touching of the device to activate, deactivate, initiate, or terminate a feature is permitted
- Exempts emergency vehicle operators, persons reporting emergencies, those receiving navigation or safety-related messages, and those operating autonomous vehicles with the automated driving system engaged
- First violation is a noncriminal nonmoving traffic infraction; second or subsequent violations within 5 years are punishable as moving violations; violations in work zones carry fines of $150 (first), $250 (second), and $500 (third) with license points and possible 90-day suspension
- Renames the law the "Florida Hands-Free Driving Law" (from "Ban on Texting While Driving Law") and takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Hands-free Driving
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Government Operations Subcommittee2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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