MD HB1359 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-03-13 - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring the Department of State Police, in consultation with the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and the Maryland Sheriffs' Association, to conduct a study of potential methods of improving the enforcement of laws that prohibit the use of wireless communication and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle; requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2017; etc.

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Title

Prohibition on Use of Wireless Communication and Text-Messaging Devices While Driving - Enforcement - Study

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-13HouseUnfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation; Withdrawn
2017-03-03HouseHearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2017-02-10HouseFirst Reading Environment and Transportation

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