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IN SB0120
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Grooms
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AI Summary
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Using any telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle becomes a Level 5 felony, with the only exception being calls to 911 to report a bona fide emergency
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The previous exception allowing hands-free or voice-operated technology while driving is eliminated under this bill
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The definition of "telecommunications device" is expanded to include "functional equivalents or successors" to wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, pagers, and text messaging devices
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Police officers remain prohibited from confiscating or extracting data from a telecommunications device without consent, probable cause, a valid search warrant, or other legal authorization
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Effective date: July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Use of telecommunications devices while driving. Makes it a Level 5 felony if a person uses hands free or voice operated technology 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
Withdrawn
1/8/2018