Bill Text: MS HB622 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Cell phones; prohibit while driving.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2013-02-05 - Died In Committee [HB622 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2013-HB622-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2013 Regular Session

To: Transportation; Judiciary B

By: Representative Scott

House Bill 622

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  It is unlawful for any person to use a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle.  Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).  A person convicted under Section 63-1-73 may not be convicted under this section for the same offense.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2013.