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Senate passes distracted‑driving measure ('Chloe's Law') after emotional floor debate
Summary
Senate Bill 359, a hands‑free distracted driving bill carried as ‘Chloe’s Law’ by Sen. Novak, passed second reading after an emotional floor debate that included victim testimony, law‑enforcement support and concerns about enforcement and civil liberties.
Senate Bill 359, sponsored by Sen. Jill Novak and often described in testimony as “Chloe’s Law,” passed second reading after floor debate that mixed personal testimony and technical questions about enforcement, exceptions and penalties.
What the bill would do: In broad terms the bill prohibits holding or using a handheld wireless communication device while operating a vehicle, requires hands‑free operation in most driving situations, and provides specified exceptions (law‑enforcement operations, emergency reporting, and other narrow categories). It also establishes civil penalties and identifies enforcement as a primary offense so a motorist can be stopped for an observed violation.
Why it matters: The measure…
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