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MS HB1023

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gary Staples

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Shifts burden of proof to drivers cited for texting while driving to demonstrate they were using their phone lawfully
  • Increases civil penalty for texting while driving violations from $100 to $500
  • Requires all on-duty law enforcement officers to cite violators upon witnessing texting while driving
  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to maintain records of citations including age, race of operator, additional violations, and any crashes or damage
  • Law becomes effective July 1, 2017 and is set to expire July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Texting while driving; provide that burden of proof for lawful use of phone rests with driver and increase civil penalty.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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