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SB 373

AN ACT CONCERNING TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Sampson

Connecticut bill SB 373 addresses texting while driving, establishing or modifying distracted driving prohibitions to improve road safety enforcement.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
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Bill Summary · SB 373

Legislative bill overview

SB 373 proposes to establish or modify Connecticut's laws regarding texting while driving. The bill, introduced by Senator Rob Sampson, was referred to the Joint Committee on Transportation on January 9, 2025, and is currently in early legislative stages.

Why is this important

Distracted driving from texting causes thousands of accidents and fatalities annually across the United States. Connecticut's approach to this safety issue could influence enforcement capabilities, penalties, and public behavior regarding phone use while operating vehicles.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement mechanisms – Whether officers can stop drivers solely for suspected texting versus requiring another traffic violation, and how police would verify phone use
  • Penalties and liability – The severity of fines, license suspension terms, and whether hands-free exceptions create loopholes
  • Definition scope – Whether the law covers all handheld device use, GPS/navigation apps, or only text messaging specifically, and how it handles emergency situations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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