2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 31

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road Prior Year Introduction As: HB 89/01 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegates Arnick, Mandel, Dypski, and Pitkin
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Use of Hand-Held Telephone While Driving - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the driver of a motor vehicle that is in motion from using a telephone that is held by the driver; providing specified exceptions; and providing a penalty for the use of a telephone under prohibited circumstances.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
08/28
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
1/23
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
1/30
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John S. Arnick, District 7
Delegate Cornell N. Dypski, District 46
Delegate Adrienne A. Mandel, District 19
Delegate Joan B. Pitkin, District 23
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
PENALTIES
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 21-1123 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered