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OK SB879

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Don Barrington

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies the penalty for texting while driving to cap the total fine, including all court costs and fees, at $100.00

  • Prohibits manually composing, sending, or reading electronic text messages on a hand-held device while a motor vehicle is in motion

  • Exempts emergency communications to 911 operators, hospitals, ambulance services, firefighters, or law enforcement from the prohibition

  • Violations do not result in points assessed against the driver's license

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; amending costs for texting violations.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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