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2008 SESSION

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HB 609 Wireless telecommunications device; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles.

Introduced by: Albert C. Eisenberg | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Text messaging while driving.  Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth while using any wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of sending, receiving, or reading any text message.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088223496  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/08/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088223496
• 01/08/08  House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
• 01/15/08  House: Passed by in Transportation with letter by voice vote