Modifies provisions relating to enforcement of laws relating the use of electronic communication devices

HB 1489 restricts the use of electronic communication devices while driving noncommercial vehicles (like personal cars) and school buses on public roads. It prohibits holding devices, texting, making calls, watching videos, or manually entering data, with exceptions for hands-free features, emergency calls, navigation, and specific commercial vehicle operations. The law allows fines up to $500 for violations, increasing with prior offenses or if occurring in school/work zones, and includes specific exemptions for school bus operators during loading/unloading and emergency personnel.