AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle.

SB 1408 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55 8 199, relative to use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle

Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle.
SB-1408


About SB-1408

As introduced, removes the prohibition on a person physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway other than in a marked school zone or work zone; retains restrictions on activities such as texting on, reaching for, or watching or recording a video on such device while operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.

  

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Draft 02/06/2025

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Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee

03/19/2025

Placed On Senate Transportation And Safety Committee Calendar For 3/19/2025

03/12/2025

Introduced, Passed On First Consideration

02/12/2025

Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee

02/12/2025

Introduced, Passed On First Consideration

02/10/2025

Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee

02/10/2025

Filed For Introduction

02/06/2025

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