WV HB4472 | 2010 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-12 - To House Roads and Transportation
Pending: House Roads & Transportation Committee

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a handheld mobile communication device to engage in text messaging and additional technology while operating a motor vehicle and to provide a penalty for violations. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.

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Title

Prohibiting the use of a mobile communication device to engage in text messaging or additional technologies while operating a motor vehicle

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-12 To House Roads and Transportation
2010-02-12 Introduced in House
2010-02-12 To Roads and Transportation then Judiciary
2010-02-12 Filed for introduction

Same As/Similar To

SB52 (Similar To) 2010-01-13 - To Transportation and Infrastructure

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
17C143New CodeSee Bill Text

West Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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