Traffic Safety - As introduced, removes the prohibition on a person physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway other than in a marked school zone or work zone; retains restrictions on activities such as texting on, reaching for, or watching or recording a video on such device while operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

Mar 19, 2025 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Mar 12, 2025 · House

Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025

Feb 12, 2025 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Feb 12, 2025 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Feb 6, 2025 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 572 days quiet

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