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OK HB1965
Bill
Status
5/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Terry O'Donnell
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch Act of 2015" to prohibit operating a motor vehicle while manually composing, sending, or reading an electronic text message on a hand-held device.
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Establishes a maximum fine of $100 for violations, with no points assessed against a driver's license record by the Department of Public Safety.
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Exempts emergency communications made to emergency response operators, hospitals, physicians, ambulance providers, firefighting services, or law enforcement agencies regarding imminent emergency situations.
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Allows municipalities to enact ordinances prohibiting the same conduct with equivalent penalties and enforcement provisions.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; creating the Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch Act of 2015; relating to the unlawful use of cellular device while driving; modifying scope of certain prohibited act; clarifying language; effective date.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/05/2015
5/5/2015