New Washington State Law Effective Mid-July Bans Holding Phones, Other Electronic Devices

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill yesterday that makes even holding a phone - or any other electronic device, for that matter - against the law effective mid-July.

Currently, only texting or holding a phone to one's ear is illegal - even if at a stop. First offenses will be subject to a $136 fine, $235 for a second offense.