VA HB609 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-15 - House: Passed by in Transportation with letter by voice vote
Status: Introduced on January 8 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-15 - House: Passed by in Transportation with letter by voice vote
Summary
Text messaging while driving. Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth while using any wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of sending, receiving, or reading any text message.
Title
Wireless telecommunications device; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-15 | House: Passed by in Transportation with letter by voice vote | |
| 2008-01-08 | House: Referred to Committee on Transportation | |
| 2008-01-08 | House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088223496 |
Subjects
Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?081+sum+HB609 |
