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GA HB777

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Dudgeon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends O.C.G.A. § 40-6-165 to create an exception to the prohibition on school bus drivers using cellular telephones while the bus is in motion
  • Permits school bus drivers to use a cellular telephone in a similar manner as a two-way radio for live communication with school officials or public safety officials
  • Requires that any such cellular telephone use comply with the hands-free provisions of Code Section 40-6-241.2, paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and subsection (c)
  • Sponsored by Representatives Dudgeon (25th), Coleman (97th), and Parsons (44th); passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

School buses; drivers use cellular telephones in similar manner as a two-way radio; allow

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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