2021 House Bill 4279

Authorize penalties for HB 4277 ban on non-hands free cell phone while driving

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-17)

To enter violations of House Bill 4277's ban on using a non-hands free cell phone or electronic device on an individual’s "master driving record," and extend an existing ban on graduated license holders using a cell phone to all the other devices listed in these bills.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill 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

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

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires the State Police to file a report on the number or citations given under the proposed prohibitions, and the race and ethnicity of the individuals given citations.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 76 to 25 (details)

To enter violations of House Bill 4277's ban on using a non-hands free cell phone or electronic device on an individual’s "master driving record," and extend an existing ban on graduated license holders using a cell phone to all the other devices listed in these bills. Also, to require the State Police to file a report on the number or citations given under the proposed prohibition, and the race and ethnicity of the individuals given citations.

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.