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Legislation


2012 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 163

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Delegate Arora
Entitled:
Motor Vehicles - Prohibition on Use of Text Messaging Device While Driving - Exceptions

Synopsis:

Establishing that the prohibition on using a text messaging device while driving does not apply to the use of voice recognition technology that allows the hands-free sending of a text message or an electronic message or the use of a text messaging device to listen to a text message or an electronic message; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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House Action
1/24
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/25
Hearing 2/7 at 1:00 p.m.
2/6
Hearing cancelled
2/13
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Motor Vehicle Operation
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Telecommunications and Information Technology

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation
( 21-1124.1 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Environmental Matters
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