Bill Summary: HB2898

• Prohibits state employees from using cellular phones or electronic communication devices to write, send, or read text-based communications while operating motor vehicles.

• Applies to both state-owned vehicles and privately owned vehicles when conducting state business.

• Defines "state employee" as any elected or appointed officer or employee of any state governmental entity.

• Repeals existing Section 15-102.1 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes related to state preemption for cellular phone usage.

• Effective date: November 1, 2012.