Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3415: Allows a political subdivision to enact ordinances prohibiting operation of an electronic communication device while operating a motor vehicle
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3415 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BUTZ. 7354H.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 Section A. Section 304.822, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 304.822, to read as follows: 304.822. 1.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
- Stephen Butz (D, 081) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB3415?
- HB3415 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Allows a political subdivision to enact ordinances prohibiting operation of an electronic communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
- What is the status of HB3415?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3415?
- Stephen Butz (D, 081).
- Where is the official record for HB3415?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3415&year=2026&code=R
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