SB 708 (2013) -  Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle

by Soto
Defining the term “wireless communications device”; providing that a person who causes the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle and using a wireless communications device commits vehicular homicide, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2013
Last Event: 05/03/13 S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) on Friday, May 3, 2013 7:16 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Transportation
  • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
  • Criminal Justice

Related Bills

Staff Analysis

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. 2013-58) Time: 05/03/2013 - 7:16 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 52 Time: 03/05/2013 - 8:18 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Criminal Justice -SJ 52 Time: 02/13/2013 - 4:33 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 02/07/2013 - 1:31 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
316.3035 SB 152, SB 396, HB 849