Passing laws doesn't change behavior, enforcement does.
How about a $250 fine for first offense. Let's add a $100 ticket to the adult in the front seat who is watching the driver talk/text while driving.
For teen drivers, they should have their license suspended for 60 days (first offense).
Have to make the penalties for getting caught stiff enough to deter people and start pulling people over and enforcing it.

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