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ID H0614
ID H0614Amends existing law to prohibit the use of certain electronic devices while driving a motor vehicle, to establish penalties, and to provide that Idaho law preempts local ordinances.
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Introduced
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
In Committee
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Crossed Over
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2020
03/20/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
TRANSPORTATION -- Amends existing law to prohibit the use of certain electronic devices while driving a motor vehicle, to establish penalties, and to provide that Idaho law preempts local ordinances.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit the use of certain electronic devices, such as cellphones and other mobile devices, while operating a motor vehicle in Idaho, with some exceptions. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential driver's license suspension. It also preempts local ordinances, making the state law the sole authority on regulating the use of mobile electronic devices while driving in Idaho. The bill provides an effective date of July 1, 2020, with only warnings issued until January 1, 2021, to allow for a grace period before infractions start being issued.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2020 Session Law Chapter 260 Effective: 07/01/2020 and provides that only warnings and no infractions shall be issued under this section prior to 01/01/2021 (on 03/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0614/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0614.pdf |
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