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MS SB2484

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operators of moving motor vehicles from writing, sending, or reading text messages and from accessing social networking sites using hand-held mobile phones while driving
  • Prohibits use of hand-held mobile phones while operating a motor vehicle in school zones with school-zone signage, school-zone crosswalks, or on school property when children are present outside buildings, with exception for emergency purposes
  • Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from operating motor vehicles on highways while using hand-held mobile phones or voice-operated or hands-free devices
  • Establishes civil violation punishable by fine of $100.00, but increases penalty to $200.00 for violations occurring while passing a school building, in a school zone, or on school property when children are present outside the building
  • Effective July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

School property; ban texting and vaping on.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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