Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2055: Modifies provisions relating to enforcement of laws relating the use of electronic communication devices
Status: In committee, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2055 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE VERNETTI. 3865H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 304.822, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to electronic communication devices, with penalty provisions. Section A. Section 304.822, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 304.822, to read as follows: 304.822. 1. This section shall be known as the "Siddens Bening Hands Free Law". 2. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Commercial motor vehicle", the same meaning as is ascribed to such term in section 302.700; (2) "Electronic communication device", a portable device that is used to initiate, receive, store, or view communication, information, images, or data electronically. (a) Such term shall include but not be limited portable telephones; text-messaging devices; personal digital assistants; pagers; broadband personal communication devices; electronic devices with mobile data access; computers, including but not limited to tablets, laptops, notebook computers, and electronic or video game systems; devices capable of transmitting, retrieving, or displaying a video, movie, broadcast television image, or visual image; and any substantially similar device that is used to initiate or receive communication or store and review information, videos, images, or data. (b) Such term shall not citizens band radios; commercial two-way …
Sponsors
- Jeff Vernetti (R, 123) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Action Postponed (H)
- : Executive Session Continued
- : Action Postponed (H)
- : Executive Session Continued
- : Action Postponed (H)
- : Executive Session Continued
- : Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 18 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (February 11, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2055?
- HB2055 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to enforcement of laws relating the use of electronic communication devices.
- What is the status of HB2055?
- In committee as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Action Postponed (H) (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2055?
- Jeff Vernetti (R, 123).
- Where is the official record for HB2055?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2055&year=2026&code=R
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