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OK HB2771
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Strohm
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma's texting while driving law to prohibit law enforcement officers from requesting to examine or inspect a driver's hand-held electronic communication device during a traffic stop without a warrant
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Maintains the existing prohibition on manually composing, sending, or reading text messages while operating a motor vehicle in motion
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Violations remain punishable by a fine of up to $100, with no points assessed on the driver's license
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Preserves exemptions for emergency communications with 911, hospitals, ambulance services, fire departments, or law enforcement
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Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; texting while driving; prohibiting certain actions by law enforcement officers; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
2/2/2016