2024 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H7568: Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.
Legislative Summary
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES - Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.
Demographic Impact
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Bill History
2/9/2024
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
House of Representatives
2/23/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2024)
House of Representatives
2/27/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
3/15/2024
Scheduled for consideration (03/21/2024)
House of Representatives
3/21/2024
Committee recommends passage
House of Representatives
3/22/2024
Placed on House Calendar (03/28/2024)
House of Representatives
3/28/2024
House read and passed
House of Representatives
4/3/2024
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Passage
3/28/2024
65
Yea
1
Nay
9
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Engrossed(3/28/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
Sine DiePrior Session
