Oregon bill would crack down on driver cellphone use

SALEM, Ore. - A bill that expands the definition of using an electronic device while driving has bi-partisan support this legislative session.

House Bill 2597 expands speaking and texting on a cellphone to include using an electronic device in any manner, KGW reports. That would include use of social media, games and the Internet while driving.

A workshop and hearing on the bill was scheduled for Monday afternoon before the House Committee on the Judiciary.

The proposed changes to the law include the following:

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