North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 4 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 558 — Study/Texting While Driving Enforcement.

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

39 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 558, the introductory section was updated to include the current session date and details about the bill's sponsorship. The previous title and reference information were removed. These changes are mostly administrative and ensure the bill is properly categorized and current, which helps maintain legislative organization and clarity.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 2 HOUSE BILL 558 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/25/17 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 558 Short Title:
Representatives Ross, Faircloth, Hardister, and McNeill (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 5, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY HOW TO IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A MOBILE PHONE WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Judiciary II April 5, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY HOW TO IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A MOBILE PHONE WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
– The Department of Public Safety, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, the Conference of District Attorneys, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association, and the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, shall study how to improve enforcement of the laws prohibiting the unlawful use of a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle.
– The Department of Justice and Public Safety, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, the Conference of District Attorneys, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association, and the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, shall study how to improve enforcement of the laws prohibiting the unlawful use of a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle.
(7) Any other issues the Department of Public Safety determines to be relevant to the study required under this section.
(7) Any other issues the Department of Justice and Public Safety determines to be relevant to the study required under this section.
– The Department of Public Safety shall report its findings, including any legislative recommendations, to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety and the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee by March 1, 2018.
– The Department of Justice and Public Safety shall report its findings, including any legislative recommendations, to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety and the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee by March 1, 2018.
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Action History

  1. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  2. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref To Com On Judiciary II

  5. Filed

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Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (153)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 558?
HB 558 is sponsored by Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Murphy, McNeill, Lucas, Donny Lambeth (Republican), Hurley, Hunter, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hardister, Gill, Floyd, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Faircloth, Earle, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Deb Butler (Democratic), B. Richardson, G. Graham, C. Graham, Stephen M. Ross (Republican), Jay Adams (Republican), Becky Carney (Democratic), and Neal Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 558?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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