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Bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 935

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Relating to: prohibiting the use of phones while driving a motor vehicle and providing a penalty.

Motor vehicle — Drivers license Telecommunications

  1. Introduced, stopped here
  2. Passes Senate, not reached
  3. Passes Assembly, not reached
  4. Governor signs, not reached
  5. Law, not reached

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What this bill does

Plain-language analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau

Under current law, a person who holds a probationary license or an instruction permit is prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a cellular or other wireless telephone, except to report an emergency. This bill expands this prohibition to all persons operating a motor vehicle.

Sponsors

Introduced by: James (R)

5 cosponsors

Andraca (D) , Duchow (R) , Mursau (R) , Sinicki (D) , Snodgrass (D)

Full history

  1. Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced by Senator James; cosponsored by Representatives Mursau, Duchow, Andraca, Sinicki and Snodgrass

  2. Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  3. Mar 23, 2026 · Senate

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1