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OK HB1136
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jeannie McDaniel
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AI Summary
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Expands Oklahoma's texting-while-driving ban from commercial motor vehicles and public transit drivers to all motor vehicle operators on state streets and highways
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Prohibits writing, sending, or reading text-based communications (SMS, email, instant messaging, web browsing) while a vehicle is in motion
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Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine
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Exempts voice commands for phone calls, GPS/navigation system use, and non-prohibited functions like fleet management systems, dispatching devices, and music players
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Effective date of November 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; deleting certain term; effective date.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
2/3/2015