Md. Senate passes distracted driving bill

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has passed a measure to increase penalties for distracted driving.

The Senate passed the bill 46-0 on Thursday. It would apply to people who cause serious accidents while text messaging on hand-held cellphones.

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