2/17/03-HB63, a bill to ban the use of hand-held cell phones by drivers, died in committee.
The measure would make the infraction a secondary offense, meaning police could only ticket drivers if they had pulled them over for some other offense.
The bill would exempt emergency calls and cell phones that are connected to a hands-free device.

2/6/03-Delegate John S. Arnick (D-Baltimore) has amended a bill he proposed to ban the use of hand-held cell phones by drivers.
His revision to HB63 would make the infraction a secondary offense, meaning police could only ticket drivers if they had pulled them over for some other offense.
The bill would exempt emergency calls and cell phones that are connected to a hands-free device.
HB63 is in the House Environmental Matters Committee. For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.

1/28/03-Delegate John S. Arnick (D-Baltimore) and Delegate Adrienne A. Mandel (D- Montgomery) have introduced a bill that would ban the use of cell phones in a moving vehicle unless the driver is reporting an emergency.
HB63 has been sent to the House Environmental Matters Committee. For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.