TennesseeTraffic Safety - 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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- Passed House
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History
- 2025
- Mar 19Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety CommitteeLatest
- Mar 12Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
- Feb 12Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety CommitteeMinor
- Feb 6Filed for introductionIntroduced