AB 45: Hands-Free Cell Phones (2003)
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AB 45 (2003) would have required California motorists to use a hands-free device when talking on a cell phone while driving. By requiring drivers to use headsets, ear-pieces, or speaker phones—all of which qualify as “hands free”—the number of cell phone-related distracted-driving accidents would drop, increasing the safety of our roads and saving lives.
Final Status and Text
AB 45 is no longer active. Its final status was:Did not pass the Legislature
You can read its final text on the Legislature's Bill Information site.
News & Press Releases about AB 45
02/22/2010 - Simitian Legislation To Strengthen Hands-Free/Texting Laws07/03/2003 - Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill to be Heard in Senate Transportation Committee
05/29/2003 - Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Passes Out of Assembly
05/28/2003 - Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill to be Heard on Assembly Floor
05/20/2003 - Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Headed for Key Vote
03/03/2003 - Third Time’s a Charm for Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill
02/28/2003 - Press Advisory: Simitian to Hold Press Conference on Hands-free Cell Phone Bill (AB 45)