4/1/08-A bill has died in the House that sought to prohibit the use of mobile devices for texting.
Sponsored by Delegate Frank Turner, D-Columbia, HB380 did not include exceptions. Violators would have faced $500 fines.

2/28/08-A bill has died that was intended to cut down on drivers who use mobile devices to chat while behind the wheel.
Sponsored by Delegate Frank Turner, D-Columbia, HB380 was killed by the House Environmental Matters Committee.
The bill would have made it illegal for people to operate a motor vehicle while writing, typing, viewing or sending text messages on a mobile telecommunications device, such as a BlackBerry.
Violators would have faced $500 fines.

2/15/08-A bill in the House Environmental Matters Committee is intended to cut down on drivers who use mobile devices to chat while behind the wheel.
Sponsored by Delegate Frank Turner, D-Columbia, HB380 would make it illegal for people to operate a motor vehicle while writing, typing, viewing or sending text messages on a mobile telecommunications device, such as a BlackBerry.
Violators would face $500 fines.
For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.