SB00484Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Distracted Driving And The Safe Operation Of A Motor Vehicle In A Highway Work Zone.
Introduced by Judiciary Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To (1) include the playing of a video on a mobile electronic device that is in full view to the person who is operating the vehicle as a form of distracted driving, and (2) specify that distracted driving in a highway work zone is a violation of the state's reckless driving statute.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Roll Call Vote 275 AS AMENDED · May 6, 2026
150
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
151 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Ritter | 1 | Yes |
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Julio Concepcion | 4 | Yes |
| Maryam Khan | 5 | Yes |
| James Sanchez | 6 | Yes |
| Joshua Hall | 7 | Yes |
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Rojas | 9 | Yes |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
Public Hearing 03/18
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/13/26 12:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 384
File Number 591
Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 4908
Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 543
House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-120
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
Verify the information
- Official page on the Connecticut Legislature website
- Senate LCO Amendment #4908 (D) (amendment)
- Senate Schedule A LCO# 4908 (D) (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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