SB19-012
Use Of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the use of mobile electronic devices while driving, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
Current law prohibits the use of wireless telephones while driving for individuals who are younger than 18 years of age. The bill:
- Extends the prohibition to drivers of all ages;
- Extends the existing prohibition of the use of wireless telephones to include all mobile electronic devices;
- Establishes the penalties as $50 and 2 points for a first violation, $100 and 2 points for a second violation, $200 and 4 points for a third or subsequent violation, and $300 and 4 points if the violation involves text messaging;
- Creates an exception to the prohibition of the use of mobile electronic devices for adult drivers who use a mobile electronic device while a hands-free accessory is engaged; and
- Repeals a sentence enhancement for a violation that causes bodily injury or death.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2025 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.014 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.015 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.017 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.018 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.019 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 19-012, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 1-10. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 19-012 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 19-012, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.010 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 19-012, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2019 | Third Reading | BILL |
26
AYE
9
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2019 | L.019 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] | |
| 04/16/2019 | L.018 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] | |
| 04/16/2019 | L.017 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] | |
| 04/16/2019 | L.015 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] | |
| 04/16/2019 | L.014 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] | |
| 03/14/2019 | L.011 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/14/2019 | L.013 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/08/2019 | J.001 | SEN Appropriations | Passed [*] | |
| 02/14/2019 | L.010 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2019 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/19/2019 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 03/15/2019 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/14/2019 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/12/2019 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/08/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/14/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/04/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
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