Lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would ban the use of cellphones by motorists across the state.
Montana is the only state in the country that does not ban at least some drivers from texting.
Several Montana cities have created such bans, but the rules and penalties aren’t consistent statewide.
Democratic Representative Virginia Court of Billings is expected to introduce her bill to the House Judiciary Committee.
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