2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 63

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road Prior Year Introduction As: HB 31/02 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegates Arnick and Mandel
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
1/21
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/22
Hearing 2/4 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John S. Arnick, District 6
Delegate Adrienne A. Mandel, District 19
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