Handheld personal communications devices; prohibits use thereof while operating motor vehicle, etc. (HB497)

Introduced By

Sen. Roz Dance (D-Petersburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Use of handheld personal communications devices; penalty.  Prohibits any use of a handheld personal communications device while operating a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth and makes such use a primary offense. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2012Committee
01/10/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102730D
01/10/2012Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/25/2012Assigned MPPS sub: #2
02/03/2012Impact statement from DPB (HB497)
02/14/2012Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety