HB2347 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma law (47 O.S. Section 11-901c) to expand the texting while driving prohibition beyond commercial vehicles to include all drivers

• Maintains the existing $500 misdemeanor fine for violating the texting while driving prohibition

• Removes the limitation to "commercial motor vehicles" and "public transit drivers," making the ban apply more broadly to all persons operating motor vehicles

• Retains existing exemptions for voice-activated GPS systems, voice commands for phone calls, and multi-function devices used for non-texting purposes

• Effective date: November 1, 2014