Legislature: Tougher law proposed for texting while driving

Archived: Legislature: Tougher law proposed for texting while driving

by: The Unicameral Update - Feb. 27, 2025

Nebraska law enforcement officers could stop motorists for using handheld devices while driving under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.

Current law prohibits drivers from using a handheld wireless communication device to read, type or send a written communication while operating a moving motor vehicle that is in motion.

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Booking date: 03/16/25

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Name: Jason C. Moats

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Booking date: 03/14/25

Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Hold for ICE

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Booking date: 03/15/25

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Bond amount: Pending

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Name: Filisika M. Lasike

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