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MO HB27
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michele Kratky
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AI Summary
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Expands Missouri's texting-while-driving ban from drivers 21 and younger to all drivers of noncommercial motor vehicles on state highways
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Permits texting while driving only if the device uses voice-recognition hands-free technology
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Maintains existing prohibitions on commercial motor vehicle operators using hand-held phones or texting devices
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Exemptions include emergency vehicles, lawfully parked vehicles, law enforcement/fire/ambulance personnel on duty, GPS/digital dispatch systems, voice-operated technology, and amateur radio operators
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Violations are classified as infractions and count as moving violations for point assessment; state law preempts all local ordinances on this subject
Legislative Description
Prohibits drivers of non-commercial vehicles from text messaging while operating a moving vehicle unless the device being used is equipped with technology allowing for voice-recognition hands-free texting
Last Action
Referred: Transportation(H)
5/15/2015