2019 House Bill 4199

Increase texting-while-driving fines

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Jason Sheppard (R-56)

To increase the penalties for texting-while-driving from $100 to $250 for a first violation, and $500 for subsequent violations. See also House Bill 4198.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 2, 2019

Reported without amendment

To refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 5, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 5, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means