New Legislation Updates
Colorado Distracted Driving Law 2026: Year One Results and What Every Driver Must Know
Colorado distracted driving law in 2026: SB24-065 prevented 600 crashes and 6 deaths in year one. Here is the full law, fines, first-offense dismissal option, and what changed.
Ohio Distracted Driving Law 2026: Results After One Year of Enforcement
Ohio’s distracted driving law produced 15,400 fewer crashes, 1,112 fewer distracted driving crashes, a 19.4 percent drop in fatal DD crashes and 138 fewer deaths in year one. Here is the complete results analysis.
Pennsylvania Paul Miller’s Law Day 1: What Happened When Full Enforcement Began
Pennsylvania began issuing citations under Paul Miller’s Law on June 6 2026 after a full year of warnings. The $50 fine is now active. Here is exactly what changed on Day 1 and what PA drivers need to know now.
Texas Hands-Free Driving Law 2026: Did SB 47 Finally Become Law?
Did Texas pass SB 47 or a hands-free driving law in 2026? No. Here is what current Texas law says about texting while driving, what the bill would have changed, and what comes next.
Louisiana Hands-Free Law 2025: What Drivers Need to Know Now
Louisiana’s hands-free driving law HB 519 took effect August 1 2025 with full fines from January 1 2026. First offense is $100 rising to $250 in school zones. Here is everything Louisiana drivers need to know.
Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law 2026: Paul Miller’s Law Explained
Pennsylvania’s Paul Miller’s Law took full enforcement June 5 2026. Drivers face a $50 fine for holding a phone while driving even at red lights. Here is everything PA drivers need to know.
Missouri Hands-Free Driving Law 2026: What Every Driver Must Know
Missouri’s Siddens Bening Hands-Free Law bans holding your phone while driving with fines from $150 to $500 and up to 7 years prison for fatal crashes. Here is everything Missouri drivers need to know in 2026.