HB 283 — Prohibit driving while using electronic communications device
Last action — As Passed by the House
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 134th General Assembly. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill prohibits driving while using electronic communication devices.
The bill makes it illegal to drive while using electronic communication devices, aiming to improve road safety. It focuses on reducing distractions caused by these devices.
What this means for you
- Workers: If you are a worker who drives for your job, this means you cannot use electronic devices while driving.
Summary
Prohibit driving while using electronic communications device
Bill Text
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Read HB 283 on the official Ohio source →Action History
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As Passed by the House
Sponsors
- Cindy Abrams · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Cindy Abrams Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (133)
133 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 133 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 36 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 77 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 15% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (91)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Adam C. Miller | — | Yea |
| Bill Seitz | — | Yea |
| David Leland | — | Yea |
| Sedrick Denson | — | Yea |
| Tavia Galonski | — | Yea |
| Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Andrea White | Republican | Yea |
| Cindy Abrams | Republican | Yea |
| D. J. Swearingen | Republican | Yea |
| Jean Schmidt | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff LaRe | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Plummer | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 283 do?
- Prohibit driving while using electronic communications device
- Who sponsors HB 283?
- HB 283 is sponsored by Cindy Abrams (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 283?
- This bill died with 134th General Assembly. It reached “Passed House” 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 HB 283?
- Track HB 283 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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