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MS HB1358

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Horan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all drivers from writing, sending, or reading text messages on hand-held mobile telephones while operating a moving motor vehicle
  • Bans accessing, reading, or posting to social networking sites while driving
  • Exempts voice-operated and hands-free devices, as well as emergency, traffic, weather alerts, and navigation-related messages
  • Establishes civil penalty of $25 for violations until July 1, 2015, increasing to $100 for violations after July 1, 2016
  • Repeals Section 63-1-73, which previously prohibited texting while driving only for certain license holders (expanding the prohibition to all drivers)

Legislative Description

Texting; prohibit while driving and make civil offense.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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