Traffic Safety - As introduced, prohibits the use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is lawfully parked; authorizes use of earpiece, headphone device, or wrist device; authorizes law enforcement and emergency personnel to use wireless telecommunications devices in the actual discharge of their official duties. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 65.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2019
Last action Feb 6, 2019
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 6, 2019
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 4, 2019
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
Feb 1, 2019
Committee
Assigned to s/c Safety & Funding Subcommittee
lower
Jan 31, 2019
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Jan 30, 2019
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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