BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2706: Tow trucks/cell phone use

Exempting tow truck operators using the telephone call functionality of a wireless communications device from traffic infractions.

Summary

Exempts tow truck operators from using their wireless communications device for the purpose of making a phone call from the prohibition on the use of a personal electronic device while driving.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2706), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to exempting tow truck operators using the telephone call functionality of a wireless communications device from traffic infractions;

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

Jan 12, 2018First 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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