SB122

Prohibiting the use of an electronic communications device while operating a motor vehicle and providing penalties for violations thereof.

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB122 prohibits using electronic communication devices while operating a motor vehicle, with specific exceptions.

Kansas SB122 makes it illegal to use electronic communication devices while operating a motor vehicle, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include using a device for navigation, accessing audio broadcasts, or for emergency communication. The bill also exempts devices used by emergency service personnel, school buses, and commercial vehicles for specific purposes. Violators face fines, with increased penalties for causing harm or death. From the bill's effective date until January 1, 2026, law enforcement officers must issue warnings instead of citations for first offenses.

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Transportation Committee
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History

Jan 31, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced