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Distracted driving bill passes key Georgia Senate committee
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A law taking effect Sunday, July 1, makes it illegal to drive while holding a phone.
ATLANTA — Georgia is one step closer to joining 15 other states that have already made it illegal to hold a cellphone while driving. By a non-unanimous voice vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a bill by Republican Rep. John Carson to crack down on distracted driving.