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Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters Withdrawn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