Indiana HB1391 makes using a telecommunications device while driving a Level 5 felony if it causes serious injury.

Indiana HB1391 amends the state's traffic regulation laws to impose stricter penalties for using a telecommunications device while driving. Specifically, it establishes that knowingly or intentionally violating the prohibition on using such devices while operating a moving motor vehicle constitutes a Level 5 felony if the violation directly causes serious bodily injury to another person. The bill also specifies that each person injured by the violation is considered a separate offense. This new law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1391 makes using a telecommunications device while driving a Level 5 felony if it causes serious injury.

Indiana HB1391 amends the state's traffic regulation laws to impose stricter penalties for using a telecommunications device while driving. Specifically, it establishes that knowingly or intentionally violating the prohibition on using such devices while operating a moving motor vehicle constitutes a Level 5 felony if the violation directly causes serious bodily injury to another person. The bill also specifies that each person injured by the violation is considered a separate offense. This new law takes effect on July 1, 2026.