MO HB93

Prohibits drivers aged 21 and younger from sending, reading, or writing text messages or electronic messages while operating a moving motor vehicle on Missouri highways using hand-held electronic wireless communications devices.

Exempts authorized emergency vehicles and allows hand-held device use to report illegal activity, summon emergency help, prevent injury, or relay information between transit/for-hire operators and dispatchers if the device is permanently affixed to the vehicle.

Allows all drivers to make or receive telephone calls using hand-held devices while operating a motor vehicle.

Classifies violations as infractions and moving violations subject to point assessment under section 302.302.

Preempts all local laws, ordinances, and regulations by counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions regarding hand-held electronic wireless communications device use in vehicles; exempts parked vehicles, law enforcement/fire/ambulance personnel performing official duties, GPS devices, voice-operated technology, and amateur radio transmitters.