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MA H3444

Requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws in Massachusetts to require the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Specifically, it strikes out the term "mobile telephone" and replaces it with "hands-free mobile telephone" in Section 13 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws. It also adds a new subsection to Section 13B, prohibiting the use of mobile telephones or electronic devices by operators of motor vehicles unless the device is being used in a hands-free manner.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H3660 (on 05/01/2017)

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