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HB 69: Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Driving

GENERAL BILL by Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Baez ; Cortes, J. ; Diamond ; Duran ; McGhee ; Smith

Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Driving; Provides for primary enforcement of Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law for drivers age 18 or younger; requires deposit of fines into Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund.

Effective Date: 7/1/2017
Last Action: 5/5/2017 House - Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/2/2016 House • Filed
1/9/2017 House • Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 36
3/7/2017 House • Introduced -HJ 36
5/5/2017 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee