NJ S1773 | 2016-2017 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future S800
Note: Carry Over of previous S605

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 7 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-07 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
Pending: Senate Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Requires driver's license examination to include questions on distracted driving; makes it a violation for motorists to talk or text on hand-held wireless devices while vehicle is temporarily stopped.

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Title

Requires driver's license examination to include questions on distracted driving; makes it a violation for motorists to talk or text on hand-held wireless devices while vehicle is temporarily stopped.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-07SenateIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Same As/Similar To

S1773 (Carry Over) 2016-03-07 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
S605 (Carry Over) 2014-01-14 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
A4005 (Same As) 2016-09-22 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

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