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IN HB1033
Bill
Status
1/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Milo Smith
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AI Summary
House Bill 1033 Summary
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Prohibits placing or receiving telephone calls while operating a moving motor vehicle unless using hands-free or voice-operated technology, with an exception for 911 emergency calls
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Expands the definition of "telecommunications device" to include wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, pagers, text messaging devices, and functional equivalents or successors to these devices
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Exempts amateur radio equipment operated by FCC-licensed amateur radio operators and communications systems in commercial motor vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds from the telecommunications device restrictions
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Restricts police officers from confiscating telecommunications devices, retaining them as evidence, or extracting information without consent, probable cause, a valid search warrant, or other legal authorization
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Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Use of telecommunications devices while driving. Requires a person to use hands free or voice operated technology to place or receive a telephone call while operating a moving motor vehicle unless the device is used to call 911 to report a bona fide emergency. Revises the term "telecommunications device" for purposes related to motor vehicle operation.
Last Action
Authored by Representative Smith M
1/6/2015