2019 Senate Bill 288

Ban hand-held phone or electronics use while driving

Introduced in the Senate

April 30, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-14)

To prohibit using a hand-held electronic device while driving, including a cell phone. Only hands-free, voice activated devices would be permitted. Police would be able to stop a driver exclusively for this reason (“primary enforcement”).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety