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MS HB43
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tom Miles
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AI Summary
- Prohibits operators of moving motor vehicles from writing, sending, or reading text messages using a hand-held mobile telephone
- Prohibits accessing, reading, or posting to social networking sites using a hand-held mobile telephone while a motor vehicle is moving
- Establishes violations as civil violations with penalties of $25.00 for violations until July 1, 2015, and $100.00 for violations from July 1, 2016 onward
- Excludes voice-operated or hands-free devices, emergency/traffic/weather alerts, and messages related to vehicle operation or navigation from the prohibition
- Repeals Section 63-1-73 of the Mississippi Code, which previously prohibited texting while driving under certain licenses
Legislative Description
Texting; prohibit while driving.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/6/2015
Full Bill Text
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