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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill TO AMEND THE south carolina CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3895 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR PERSONs TO OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLEs WHILE USING CELLULAR TELEPHONEs, PAGERs, PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT DEVICEs, OR OTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICEs THAT are NOT EQUIPPED WITH HANDS-FREE MECHANISMs, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTies FOR VIOLATIONs OF THIS PROVISION.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone, pager, personal digital assistant device, or other wireless communications device that is not equipped with a hands-free mechanism. Violations of this provision would be considered a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500. The bill provides an exception for devices that are equipped with and used with a hands-free mechanism.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/25/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3812&session=125&summary=B | 01/25/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3812_20230125.htm | 01/25/2023 |
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