HOUSE BILL 57

Sponsored By:

Delegate Ali

Entitled:

Subway and Light Rail Operation Safety Act

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from using a text messaging device to write, send, or read a text message while operating a subway or light rail vehicle; defining terms; specifying an exception to contact a 9-1-1 system; providing a penalty; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

7/13

Pre-filed

1/13

First Reading Environmental Matters

1/22

Hearing 2/2 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment

Mass Transit -see also- Buses; Railroads

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Telecommunications -see also- Telephones

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation

( 7-708 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Environmental Matters