Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

H 1892 — An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H3660

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of William M. Straus and others relative to requiring hands-free use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle. Transportation.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H3660

  2. Hearing scheduled for 04/12/2017 from 03:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Transportation

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • William M. Straus

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (197)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1892 do?
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of William M. Straus and others relative to requiring hands-free use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle. Transportation.
Who sponsors H 1892?
H 1892 is sponsored by William M. Straus, Daniel J. Hunt (Democrat), John C. Velis (Democrat), Lori A. Ehrlich, Alice Hanlon Peisch (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 1892?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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 H 1892?
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