California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1492 — Vehicles: wireless telephones and communication devices.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

(1) Existing law generally prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless the telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. A violation of the Vehicle Code generally is an infraction. This bill would prohibit a person from using a wireless telephone or other communication device, as the bill would define that term, during a vehicle stop made by a law enforcement officer for a violation of the Vehicle Code, thereby creating a new infraction. If a law enforcement officer makes a vehicle stop for a violation of the Vehicle Code, the bill would also make it an infraction for a person in the vehicle that is stopped to fail to comply with the officer's direction to stop using a wireless telephone or other communication device. The bill would exempt from its provisions a person using a wireless telephone or other communication device for emergency purposes or to record, tape, or otherwise film anything that occurs during a traffic stop. By creating new infractions, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

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

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

  6. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  7. Read first time.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.

  9. Introduced. To print.

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Co-sponsors (1)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1492 do?
(1) Existing law generally prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless the telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. A violation of the Vehicle Code generally is an infraction. This bill would prohibit a person from using a wireless telephone or other communication device, as the bill would define that term, during a vehicle stop made by a law enforcement officer for a violation of the Vehicle Code, thereby creating a new infraction. If a law enforcement officer makes a vehicle stop for a violation of the Vehicle Code, the bill would also make it an infraction for a person in the vehicle that is stopped to fail to comply with the officer's direction to stop using a wireless telephone or other communication device. The bill would exempt from its provisions a person using a wireless telephone or other communication device for emergency purposes or to record, tape, or otherwise film anything that occurs during a traffic stop. By creating new infractions, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1492?
AB 1492 is sponsored by Lieu and Lowenthal, Josh (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1492?
This bill died with 2009-2010 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 1492?
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