HB 258 KY

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Introduced

Amend KRS 189.292 to define the terms "stand-alone electronic device," "operating a motor vehicle," and "use"; prohibit the use of a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; exempt school bus operators who are instead subject to KRS 281A.205; set forth exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to provide that persons under 18 years shall not use a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device in any manner; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281A to apply these provisions to commercial motor vehicle drivers; amend KRS 189.2327 to conform; create a short title, Phone-Down Kentucky Act.

• J. Tipton Republican · primary
• K. Bratcher · primary
• G. Brown Jr. Democratic · primary
• J. Nemes Republican · primary
• S. Sharp Republican · primary
• C. Stevenson · primary

1. Jan 10, 2022 introduced in House · lower
2. Jan 10, 2022 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Mar 22, 2022 to Banking & Insurance (H) · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

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