IN SB0111 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-05 - First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters
Pending: Senate Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 5 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-05 - First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters
Pending: Senate Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Makes it a Class C misdemeanor to use a handheld wireless communications device to transmit a text message or electronic mail message while operating a moving motor vehicle, and enhances the penalty for repeat offenses or if a person is injured or killed. Provides that texting while driving may constitute a predicate offense for a habitual traffic violator determination. Makes conforming amendments.
Title
Texting while driving.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-05 | First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters | |
| 2010-01-05 | Authored by Senator Lanane |
Indiana State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2010&session=1&request=getBill&doctype=SB&docno=0111 |
| Text | http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2010/IN/IN0111.1.html |
