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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Use of telecommunications device while driving. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally violates the statute prohibiting use of a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle commits a Level 5 felony if the violation is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to another person.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, creates new provisions in Indiana law regarding the use of telecommunications devices while driving. Specifically, it establishes that knowingly or intentionally violating the existing statute that prohibits using a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle will be considered a Level 5 felony if that violation directly leads to serious bodily injury to another person. Furthermore, if the person has a prior offense for using a telecommunications device while driving within the preceding five years, the crime escalates to a Level 4 felony. The bill also clarifies that each person injured as a result of the violation constitutes a separate offense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1391/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1391/HB1391.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1391/fiscal-notes/HB1391.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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