BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1631: Distracted driving penalties

Imposing an additional penalty for distracted driving.

Summary

Increases the monetary penalty by one-half the penalty amount for any moving violation committed by a driver who is engaged in dangerously distracted driving.
Defines driving in a dangerously distracted manner as engaging in any activity not related to the actual operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that interferes with the safe operation of that motor vehicle on a highway.
Restricts the use of revenues obtained from the increase in monetary penalties to the support of programs dedicated to reducing distracted driving and improving driver education on distracted driving.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1631), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to imposing an additional penalty for distracted driving;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2017First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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