HB320
Live streaming while driving; prohibited, penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Committee substitute printed 26106573D-H1
Chief Patron:
Joshua Cole (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Live streaming while driving; prohibited; penalty.
Prohibits any person, while driving a moving motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth, from (i) initiating, participating in, viewing, or interacting with any live stream, as that term is defined in the bill, and (ii) manipulating any electronic device to enable or maintain the functions of a live ... (More) stream on or with such electronic device. The bill establishes penalties for violations, in addition to any other penalties available under current law, including periods of license suspension and a fine of not more than $500 if a person who commits such a violation is involved in an accident at the time of such violation. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/10/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104762D
- 01/10/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
- 01/20/2026 - House: Placed on Transportation Agenda
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Transportation Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/28/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Transportation Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Reported from Transportation with substitute and referred to Courts of Justice (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/03/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106573D-H1
