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On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Senate will formally debate a bill that would ban text-messaging while driving. That same bill would require Massachusetts drivers age 75 and older to pass cognitive and physical screenings every three years. The bill comes after several auto accidents that involved older drivers or text-messaging behind the wheel.
Several of the bill’s provisions, including the text-messaging ban, have already been green-lighted by the House. While some have proposed legislation that would require drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on a mobile phone, that requirement is not part of the Senate bill.
Once the Senate reaches a decision, the bills would be merged in a conference committee. A final debate and vote will follow.
Source: Mass. Senate set to debate driver texting ban, Boston Herald, February 27, 2010
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