12/31/08-A bill has died that sought to make it illegal for people to operate a motor vehicle while reading, typing or sending text messages on an electronic wireless device, such as a BlackBerry.
Sponsored by Rep. Diana Fessler, R-Bethel Township, and Rep. Michael DeBose, D-Cleveland, HB425 remained in the House Infrastructure, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs Committee when the session ended.
The bill sought to make violations a secondary offense – meaning drivers would have to be pulled over for another violation before they could be ticketed for texting.
Violations would have been a secondary offense – meaning a person would have to be pulled over for another violation before they could be ticketed for texting.
Offenders would have faced $250 fines. If a wreck occurs while texting, offenders also would have faced six-month license suspensions.

1/18/08-A bill in the House Infrastructure, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs Committee would make it illegal for people to operate a motor vehicle while reading, typing or sending text messages on an electronic wireless device, such as a BlackBerry..
Sponsored by Rep. Diana Fessler, R-Bethel Township, and Rep. Michael DeBose, D-Cleveland, HB425 would make violations a secondary offense – meaning a person would have to be pulled over for another violation before they could be ticketed for texting.
Violations would be a secondary offense – meaning a person would have to be pulled over for another violation before they could be ticketed for texting.
Offenders would face $250 fines. If a wreck occurs while texting, offenders also would face six-month license suspensions.
For House bill status, call (614) 466-3357. In Ohio, call 1-800-282-0253.