California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 2073 — Vehicles: wireless telephones.

Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the telephone or device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law makes a violation of these prohibitions an infraction punishable by a base fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense. Existing law, except as specified, generally makes a violation of any provision of the Vehicle Code an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $100, a fine not exceeding $200 for a second infraction, and a fine not exceeding $250 for a third or subsequent infraction, as specified. This bill would delete the $20 fine for a first offense and $50 fine for a subsequent offense structure for a violation of the above-described prohibitions, and would therefore make a violation of those provisions subject to the general fine structure for violations of any provision in the Vehicle Code.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2073 do?
Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the telephone or device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law makes a violation of these prohibitions an infraction punishable by a base fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense. Existing law, except as specified, generally makes a violation of any provision of the Vehicle Code an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $100, a fine not exceeding $200 for a second infraction, and a fine not exceeding $250 for a third or subsequent infraction, as specified. This bill would delete the $20 fine for a first offense and $50 fine for a subsequent offense structure for a violation of the above-described prohibitions, and would therefore make a violation of those provisions subject to the general fine structure for violations of any provision in the Vehicle Code.
Who sponsors AB 2073?
AB 2073 is sponsored by Patterson, Joe (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 2073?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular 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.
Where can I track AB 2073?
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