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MO SB3

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Pearce

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Missouri's ban on electronic wireless communications device use while driving from only drivers 21 and younger to all drivers regardless of age
  • Prohibits all use of electronic devices while operating a moving vehicle, not just texting—the previous law allowed hand-held phone calls for adult drivers
  • Permits hands-free or voice-operated device use, including with a headset
  • Exempts authorized emergency vehicles, lawfully parked vehicles, law enforcement/fire/ambulance personnel on duty, GPS systems, and FCC-licensed amateur radio operators
  • Violations remain classified as infractions and moving violations for point assessment purposes under section 302.302

Legislative Description

Expands ban on using cell phones while driving to all drivers and to include telephone calls

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

2/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety1/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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