IANA's Legislative Report of Most Recent Activity Click on Bill Number for Further Details Help  State Issue   Status   Notes  Vermont 01-05-2010 to 05-07-2010 (Adjourned) HB 496 - Prohibits texting while operating a motor vehicle.   01/13/2010 Read first time in House and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.   Died upon adjournment. SB 148 - Prohibits texting while operating a vehicle.   01/05/2010 Read first time and referred to House Committee on Transportation.   Died upon adjournment. SB 151 - Prohibit using a wireless telephone or electronic communication device while driving.   01/05/2010 Read the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation.   Died upon adjournment. SB 280 - Prohibits texting while operating a motor vehicle.   06/01/2010 Signed by Governor.   Effective 7/1/2010.