FL H0127 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 14 2022 - 100% progression
Action: 2022-03-14 - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Applies prohibition against texting while driving & prohibition against using wireless communications device in handheld manner in certain areas to motor vehicle that is stopped until authorized emergency vehicle has passed; prohibits person from operating motor vehicle while using wireless communications device in handheld manner in immediate vicinity of certain first responders; authorizes law enforcement officer to issue warnings or citations; provides that billing records or certain testimony are admissible as evidence in certain crashes; authorizes first-time offenders to participate in driving safety program; authorizes clerk of court to dismiss case & assess court costs; requires law enforcement officers to record certain information when issuing citation; requires report to DHSMV, Governor, & Legislature.

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Title

First Responder Roadway Safety

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2022-03-14HouseDied in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
2022-03-12HouseIndefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
2022-01-11House1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
2021-09-29HouseNow in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
2021-09-29HouseReferred to Judiciary Committee
2021-09-29HouseReferred to Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
2021-09-29HouseReferred to Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee
2021-09-29HouseReferred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
2021-09-17HouseFiled

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
316305Amended CodeSee Bill Text
316306Amended CodeSee Bill Text
316307Amended CodeSee Bill Text

Florida State Sources


Bill Comments

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