(CNN) -- Google Glass, the tech giant's Internet-connected headset, isn't on the market yet. But that hasn't stopped one lawmaker from trying to keep the eyewear off the highways in his state. In a pre-emptive move, West Virginia state Rep. Gary G. Howell introduced legislation Friday that would amend existing laws against texting while driving to prohibit "using a wearable computer with head mounted display." The bill doesn't mention Google Glass by name, although Howell told CNN he was inspired to amend the law after reading an article about the gadget. If passed, the law would make West Virginia the first U.S. state to ban motorists from wearing Google Glass while driving, a Google spokesman said. The law would take effect July 1.
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Lawmaker introduces legislation in West Virginia to ban motorists from wearing Google Glass
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Rep. Gary Howell says, "The primary thing is a safety concern"
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Google Glass is an augmented-reality headset that can display Internet info
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Google: "We actually believe there is tremendous potential to improve safety on our roads"
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