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MS HB187

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gene Newman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operators of motor vehicles from physically holding a hand-held mobile telephone while writing, sending, or reading text messages
  • Prohibits accessing, reading, or posting to social networking sites using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving
  • Changes texting while driving violations from civil violations to traffic violations
  • Establishes a fine of $100.00 for each violation (previously $25.00)
  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Texting while driving; change from civil to traffic violation and increase penalty.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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