S.E.A. 39, P.L. 29 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that in certain circumstances a court may stay the suspension of a person's driving privileges and grant specialized driving privileges for a period of time as determined by the court. Provides that the court may set periodic hearings to review the grant of specialized driving privileges. Provides that, if a probable cause … [Read more...] about Specialized driving privileges
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Distracted driving
H.E.A. 1070, P.L. 100 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that, except in certain circumstances, a person may not hold or use a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle. Removes prohibitions on typing, transmitting, or reading a text message or an electronic mail message while operating a moving motor vehicle. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not … [Read more...] about Distracted driving
Automotive dealer services
H.E.A. 1246, P.L 120 Effective: July 1, 2020; March 18, 2020 (relevant provisions) Provides that certain sections related to mobile credentials have an effective date of July 1, 2020 rather than July 1. 2021 from HEA 1056-2019 (P.L. 178-2019). Provides that a person may not knowingly or intentionally manufacture, import, install, reinstall, distribute, sell, or offer for sale a … [Read more...] about Automotive dealer services
Specialized driving privileges
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard SB 39 authored by Sen. Freeman addressing specialized driving privileges. The bill provides that in certain circumstances a court may stay the suspension of a person’s driving privileges and grant specialized driving privileges for a period of time as determined by the court. The bill further provides that the court may set p … [Read more...] about Specialized driving privileges
Marijuana quantities
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 236 on marijuana quantities authored by Sen. Young. The bill specifies, for purposes of operating while intoxicated, a minimum amount of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the manner in which a chemical test for THC must be conducted. The bill also requires the state department of toxicology to adopt rules. … [Read more...] about Marijuana quantities