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MO SB717

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Stouffer

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new offense of distracted driving in Missouri law (section 304.830 of Chapter 304, RSMo)
  • Defines distracted driving as failing to give full time and attention to vehicle operation, failing to maintain a proper lookout, or engaging in any activity that distracts from the primary mission of driving
  • Violation constitutes a class C misdemeanor
  • Elevation to a class A misdemeanor if the distracted driving violation involves an accident
  • Applies to motor vehicles operating on Missouri roads and highways

Legislative Description

Creates the traffic offense of distracted driving

Last Action

S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 717-Stouffer

5/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/2/2012

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