2017 Senate Bill 581

Criminalize texting while driving

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2017

Introduced by Sen. David Knezek (D-5)

To make texting while driving a felony subject to five years in prison if it causes the death of another person, and one year if it causes a serious impairment of a body function. The bill makes this apply to using the internet on computers and other devices that are phones, not including GPS device.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.