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OK HB2263

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits holding or using hand-held cellular telephones and manually composing, sending, or reading text messages while operating a motor vehicle in school zones with reduced speed limits or road construction zones.

  • Exempts hands-free or voice-operated devices, vehicle-integrated devices, voice-operated navigation systems, and communications with emergency services regarding imminent emergencies from the prohibition.

  • Establishes a maximum fine of $100 for violations, with no points assessed against a driver's license record.

  • Authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances with identical provisions and enforcement provisions that are no more stringent than state law, with combined fines and court costs not exceeding $100.

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from confiscating cellular or electronic communication devices without consent, except when probable cause exists that the device was used in a crime, a valid search warrant is obtained, or otherwise authorized by law.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; making certain use of cellular telephones and electronic devices unlawful on certain stretches of road; penalty; municipal ordinances; effective date.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Technology and Telecommunications4/1/2025
Public Safety2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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