PROHIBIT TEXT-MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

House Bill 5117

Sponsor:  Rep. Steve Bieda

Committee:  Transportation

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A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5117 AS INTRODUCED 8-21-07

House Bill 5117 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit text-messaging while driving.

The bill specifies that a person shall not read, write, or send a text message on a wireless two-way communication device (including a radio telephone used in cellular telephone service or personal communication service) while operating a motor vehicle on a highway or street in Michigan.  Anyone who violated the prohibition would be responsible for a civil infraction.

MCL 257.602b

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would likely have an undetermined positive fiscal impact on state and local government through increased fine collections.  The bill would have no fiscal impact on the Department of State.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   J. Hunault     

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Ben Gielczyk

                                                                                                                           Bethany Wicksall      

                                                                                                                           Viola Bay Wild

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.