Bill Title: As introduced, creates the Class C misdemeanor of driving a motor vehicle and talking on a hand-held mobile telephone; creates the juvenile act of persons under 18 driving a motor vehicle and using a hands-free device to talk on a mobile telephone or transmit or read written messages; provides affirmative defense for emergencies, and exception for persons 18 and older using hands-free device. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-03-14 - Reset on Final calendar of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee [SB1655 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Draft (#2)	2016-02-02	PDF	Link	View (#2)
Draft (#1)	2016-01-14	PDF	Link	View (#1)

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
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Supplemental Documents

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