HB 19 - Motor vehicles; wireless communication devices; provisions
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Committees
- HC:MotV
- SC:
Current Status
01/15/09 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to add a points penalty for the use of cellular, hands-free, or mobile telephones or other wireless communication devices under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions related to exercising due care in operating a motor vehicle and the proper use of radios and mobile telephones; to provide for definitions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 11/20/2008 | House Prefiled |
| 01/14/2009 | House First Readers |
| 01/15/2009 | House Second Readers |