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MO HB1316

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rory Ellinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1316 Summary

  • Prohibits drivers aged 21 and younger from sending, reading, or writing text or electronic messages using hand-held devices while operating noncommercial motor vehicles on state highways.

  • Prohibits all drivers from using hand-held mobile telephones and from sending, reading, or writing text messages while operating commercial motor vehicles.

  • Exempts authorized emergency vehicles, parked vehicles, law enforcement officers, firefighters, ambulance operators, and uses of voice-operated technology, GPS systems, and licensed amateur radio equipment.

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

  • Preempts local laws and ordinances, establishing state regulation as the sole authority governing hand-held device use in motor vehicles.

Legislative Description

Prohibits anyone, regardless of age, from sending, reading, or writing a text or electronic message while operating a noncommercial moving motor vehicle on any highway in this state

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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