SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers have introduced five new bills to address the dangers of distracted driving.
Currently, there are no restrictions on cell phone usage behind the wheel for those 21 and older.
Senate Bill 56 and Senate Bill 61 are scheduled for a Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety Committee hearing at 8 a.m. today.
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