Prohibiting the use of an electronic communications device while operating a motor vehicle and providing penalties for violations thereof.
SB 122 prohibits drivers in Kansas from manually using electronic communication devices (like phones, tablets, or gaming devices) while operating a motor vehicle. It bans holding devices, texting, making calls, watching videos, or entering data, except for voice-operated hands-free features, navigation, or emergency communications. Key exceptions include commercial drivers using voice control while seated and restrained, school bus operators only for official communication, and all drivers using devices while stopped. The law directly affects all drivers on public roads, with penalties for violations, aiming to reduce distracted driving.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cindy Holscher
DDemocratic
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