Bill > S1616

This bill, known as "Kulesh, Kubert's, and Bolis' Law," amends existing New Jersey statutes to establish that violating the hands-free cell phone law can be considered reckless driving. Specifically, it adds language to the vehicular homicide statute (N.J.S.2C:11-5) and the assault by auto statute (N.J.S.2C:12-1) stating that proof of operating a hand-held wireless telephone while driving in violation of the hands-free law may lead to an inference that the driver was acting recklessly. This means that if a driver causes death or serious injury while illegally using a hand-held phone, they could face more severe charges under these laws, which previously only inferred recklessness from actions like falling asleep or driving while intoxicated.