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2012 SESSION
HB 497 Handheld personal communications devices; prohibits use thereof while operating motor vehicle, etc.
Introduced by: Rosalyn R. Dance | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Use of handheld personal communications devices; penalty. Prohibits any use of a handheld personal communications device while operating a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth and makes such use a primary offense.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102730D
- 01/10/12 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/25/12 House: Assigned MPPS sub: #2
- 02/14/12 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety