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MS HB1325
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Willis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operators of moving motor vehicles from writing, sending, or reading text messages using a hand-held mobile telephone
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Bans accessing, reading, or posting to social networking sites while operating a moving vehicle
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Exempts voice-operated and hands-free devices, as well as emergency, traffic, weather alerts, and navigation-related messages
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Establishes a civil penalty of $200 for violations, with no additional state assessments imposed
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Repeals Section 63-1-73, which previously prohibited texting while driving only for certain license holders, replacing it with a broader prohibition applying to all drivers
Legislative Description
Texting; prohibit while driving.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/19/2015
Full Bill Text
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