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MS HB576
MS HB576Livestock on highways; delete burden on owner of livestock to prove lack of negligence when damages from.
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Introduced
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Passed
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/08/2020
07/08/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 69-13-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Laws Relating To Estrayed Livestock On Highways With Mississippi Negligence Law; To Create A Transition Provision To Be Noted By The Editor; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 69-13-111 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which relates to the liability of livestock owners whose animals are found on federal or state designated paved highways or highway rights-of-way. The key change is the removal of the burden on the livestock owner to prove a lack of negligence when damages occur due to the livestock being on the highway. The bill also includes a transition provision stating that the changes will not apply to any cases filed before July 1, 2020, and the bill will take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Shane Barnett (R)*,
Billy Adam Calvert (R)*,
Lester Carpenter (R)*,
Michael Evans (D)*,
Kevin Ford (R)*,
Karl Gibbs (D)*,
Kevin Horan (R)*,
Mac Huddleston (R)*,
Trey Lamar (R)*,
Jon Lancaster (R)*,
Steve Massengill (R)*,
Gene Newman (R)*,
Bill Pigott (R)*,
Fred Shanks (R)*,
Troy Smith (R)*,
Jody Steverson (R)*,
Kenneth Walker (D)*,
Price Wallace (R)*,
Thomas Weathersby (R)*,
Jason White (R)*,
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 07/08/2020)
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