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2009 SESSION
HB 1955 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of while driving except in an emergency.
Introduced by: Robert W. Mathieson | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Use of mobile telephone and other wireless electronic devices while driving. Provides that, with certain exceptions, no person may use a mobile telephone or other wireless electronic telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle on any public highway in the Commonwealth unless such mobile telephone or other wireless electronic telecommunications device is equipped with a hands-free accessory.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/09 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098528618
- 01/13/09 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/27/09 House: Assigned MPPS sub: #2
- 01/29/09 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB1769 by voice vote
- 02/10/09 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety