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Published 14:40 28 Mar 2016 BST
According to reports in Mashable, New Jersey Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt is looking to "ban walking while texting and bar pedestrians on public roads from using electronic communication devices unless they are hands-free".
Those caught breaking the law could face a $50 (£35) fine, or possibly 15 days imprisonment - similar to the punishments in place for jaywalking.
"Distracted pedestrians, like distracted drivers, present a potential danger to themselves and drivers on the road," Lampitt said. "An individual crossing the road distracted by their smartphone presents just as much danger to motorists as someone jaywalking and should be held, at minimum, to the same penalty."
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