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H3612Introduced in the House

Relative to increasing the fines and penalties for texting and driving

Introduced

Introduced by Bruce Ayers, District 01-NOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving. Transportation.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5143

February 25, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Transportation

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Accompanied a study order, see H5143

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