RI S0898 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on March 30 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-05-18 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 30 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-05-18 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Clarifies that the use of a wireless communication device for the purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to the vehicle and not held in the motorist’s hand.
Title
Miscellaneous Rules
Sponsors
| Sen. Susan Sosnowski [D] | Sen. David Tikoian [D] | Sen. Frank Lombardi [D] | Sen. Dawn Euer [D] |
| Sen. Leonidas Raptakis [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-18 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-05-12 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/18/2023) |
| 2023-03-30 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0898.pdf |
