2005 House Bill 5133

Ban cell phone use by youthful driver

Introduced in the House

Sept. 7, 2005

Introduced by Rep. David Law (R-39)

To prohibit an individual who was issued a temporary permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated licensing status (drivers 17 years old or younger) from operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld cellular telephone.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 18, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 19, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that expands the proposed prohibtion to include hands-free cell phones, and any "interactive wireless communication device".

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. David Law (R-39)

To establish that the bill would take effect 90 days after the date it is enacted.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 20, 2005

Passed in the House 78 to 27 (details)

To prohibit an individual who was issued a temporary permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated licensing status (drivers 17 years old or younger) from operating a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 25, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy