2021 House Bill 4278

Increase penalties for texting while driving

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Mike Mueller (R-51)

To authorize one license penalty point for a second violation of the ban proposed by House Bill 4277 on various forms of prohibitions and penalties on driver using cell phones and electronic devices while driving that do not allow "hands free" operation, and two points for a third offense.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 25, 2022

Substitute offered by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 76 to 25 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 26, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

June 30, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.