HB0559Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle.
Introduced by Kip Capley, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, removes the prohibition on a person physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway other than in a marked school zone or work zone; retains restrictions on activities such as texting on, reaching for, or watching or recording a video on such device while operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.
Where it stands
Def. to Summer Study in Transportation Subcommittee
March 18, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Def. to Summer Study in Transportation Subcommittee · March 18, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Dave Wright | 19 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Dan Howell | 22 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Ed Butler | 41 | Yes |
| Aftyn Behn | 51 | Yes |
| Jake McCalmon | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
Def. to Summer Study in Transportation Subcommittee
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