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Hands‑free driving bill advances after emotional testimony from victims’ families
Summary
Senate Bill 359 would require drivers to use hands‑free systems for mobile devices; the House Judiciary hearing featured emotional testimony from victims’ families and first responders and support from insurance, automotive and safety organizations.
Senator Sarah Novak sponsored Senate Bill 359, a hands‑free driving measure that would prohibit drivers from holding or using a portable wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle and require hands‑free interfaces for permitted uses. Novak said the measure is not a total cell‑phone ban but a safety‑focused step to reduce distracted driving.
The hearing included extensive, emotional testimony from family members and emergency responders. Parents of Chloe Worl—whose death in a March 10 wreck was described in testimony—urged…
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