Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2024 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour
Summary
Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2024 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour; eliminates the exemption from provisions, relating to the use of portable electronic devices in motor vehicles, granted to commercial motor vehicles, police, firefighters and emergency vehicle operators.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Feb 5, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
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