H.B. 160
Distracted Driving Bill
Sponsor
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss
This bill amends provisions related to the use of a handheld wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Update - 2-19-2021
Update - 3-6-2021
H.B. 160 has moved to the House Government Operations Committee for further review.
3/5/2021 HB0160 filed.
Did not pass.
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SJR 012
Senate Joint Resolution Promoting
Awareness of Motorcycle Profiling
Sponsor
Senator Todd D. Weiler
Update - 2-26-2021
Update - 3-6-2021
Resolution passed from Senate to House and receives its first House reading.
Promotes awareness of motorcycle profiling and encourages collaboration and communication between the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent motorcycle profiling.
Explanation
SJR 012 is a Resolution, and not a Bill designed to become Law. While not perfect, ABATE of Utah considers this a good first step in the fight to prevent motorcycle profiling.
3/5/2021 Senate SJR012 filed.
Did not pass.
2020 Legislation
In Progress for Numbering
Motorcycle Anti-Profiling Amendment.
Sponsor
Rep. Todd Weiler
Please visit our Call to Action Page
to see how you can help.
S.J.R. 13
Joint Resolution Promoting Awareness of Motorcycle Profiling
Filed: Did not pass.
H.B. 127
Motorcycle Right-of-way Amendments
Sponsor
Rep. Dan Johnson
This bill is to modify the lane filtering law slightly giving the motorcycle the right-of-way after performing the movement. Basically, gives us a little more legal protection.
Filed: Did not pass.
H.B. 151
Traffic Safety Amendments
Sponsor
Rep. Lee P. Perry
This bill establishes that a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle is entitled to full use of a lane. An individual may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane.
Passed.
