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HB0179
Texting while driving-penalties.
Year
2018
Status
Proposed
Sponsor
Hunt
Committee
Not Assigned
Introduced
Feb 16, 2018
8 years ago
Last Action
H Failed Introduction 19-40-1-0-0
Status
Not Yet Signed
Bill is pending
Bill Synopsis
Texting while driving that causes a death can now be charged as aggravated vehicular homicide, with up to 20 years in prison. Takes effect July 1, 2018.
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This bill was sponsored by Hunt rather than by a committee. Individual legislators can introduce bills that are then assigned to committees for review during the legislative process.
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Official bill document
Last Action
H Failed Introduction 19-40-1-0-0