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MS HB1276

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rodney Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reclassifies texting while driving violations from civil penalties to nonmoving traffic violations effective July 1, 2025
  • Establishes maximum fine of $50.00 and court administrative costs not to exceed $10.00 for violations
  • Eliminates state assessments and driver's record point additions or deductions for texting while driving violations
  • Exempts law enforcement officers on duty, campus police, emergency personnel, and first responders from the texting while driving prohibition
  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to maintain records of citations including operator age, race, and whether crashes or additional violations occurred

Legislative Description

Texting while driving; provide that violation shall be considered a nonmoving violation with fine not to exceed $50.00.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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