Joe Simitian

SB 28: Texting while Driving Prohibition (2007)

Summary

SB 28 would prohibit drivers from sending or reading text messages while operating a motor vehicle.  The law would go into effect on January 1, 2009, as an adjunct to the existing prohibitions against the operation of a cell phone without a hands-free device. 

After this bill passed the Legislature, Senator Simitian sent a letter to the Governor urging his signature on this bill.

Final Status and Text

SB 28 is no longer active. Its final status was:
Signed into Law

You can read its final text on the Legislature's Bill Information site.

News & Press Releases about SB 28

01/01/2009 - New year means new laws taking effect

12/23/2008 - New Year to Bring Protections for Victims of Sexual Abuse, Veterans & Seniors

09/29/2008 - Win for driving safety

09/25/2008 - Governor Signs Simitian Bill To Prohibit Text Messaging While Driving

08/22/2008 - Texting Bill on Schwarzenegger's Desk

06/20/2008 - Legislation Outlaws Text Messaging While Driving

05/13/2008 - ABC 7 Report on the Hands-Free Law