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IN SB0092
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Travis Holdman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use of telecommunications devices to transmit text messages or electronic mail while operating a moving motor vehicle, effective July 1, 2011.
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Defines "telecommunications device" as an electronic or digital device, including wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, pagers, and text messaging devices.
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Violation constitutes a Class C infraction.
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Repeals the previous definition of "telecommunications device" in IC 9-24-11-0.5 and replaces it with a new definition in IC 9-13-2-177.3.
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Adds new definition of "text message" as electronic text communication sent from a telecommunications device.
Legislative Description
Use of telecommunications device while driving.
Last Action
Senator Lanane added as coauthor
1/20/2011