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AL SB301
AL SB301Relating to motor vehicles; to add Section 32-5A-350.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle; to further provide for the prohibition; to further provide exceptions; to further provide criminal penalties for a violation; to provide a warning period for a violation; to amend Section 32-5A-351, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the assessment of administrative penalties; to re
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Introduced
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
In Committee
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
Crossed Over
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
Passed
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2023
Bill Summary
Relating to motor vehicles; to add Section 32-5A-350.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle; to further provide for the prohibition; to further provide exceptions; to further provide criminal penalties for a violation; to provide a warning period for a violation; to amend Section 32-5A-351, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the assessment of administrative penalties; to repeal Section 32-5A-350, Code of Alabama 1975; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to the Code of Alabama 1975 to prohibit the use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle, with certain exceptions. It establishes criminal penalties for violations and provides a warning period for the first 12 months after the bill's effective date. The bill also amends an existing law to further provide for the assessment of administrative penalties for violations. Additionally, it repeals a previous law related to texting while driving.
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Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted (on 06/06/2023)
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