Today, the Michigan House passed House Bill 4181 (my first bill to pass the House!) which would ban any driver under the age of 18 from using a cell phone while driving. Currently, the law only applies to individuals with learner’s permits or restricted licenses. #mileg 1/ 
Distracted driving is a serious threat to Michigan drivers. According to the Governor's Highway Safety Association. there are 20,000+ distracted driving accidents in Michigan each year. These numbers are rising each year as cellphone use behind the wheel becomes more common. 2/
Our younger drivers are especially at risk for distracted driving. Our young drivers who are just learning to drive need to be focused on the road, not their phones. 3/
This bill expands Kelsey’s Law, named for Kelsey Rafaele. She was 17 when she was killed in a car accident while talking on the phone while driving. The law was passed in 2012, banning new drivers on their Level 1 or Level 2 license from using their phone while driving. 4/
Under my bill, all drivers under the age of 18 will be barred from talking on the phone while driving. I was proud to see this bill pass overwhelmingly. This isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue, public safety isn’t partisan. 5/
Michigan’s roads have gotten safer but we’re still losing too many friends, especially young people. We’ve got to do everything we can to protect them as a legislature. 6/
