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MS HB257
MS HB257Vehicle registration; allow persons to indicate communication impediments on application form for.
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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require The Application For Registration Of A Certificate Of Title For A Vehicle To Provide A Space For The Applicant To Voluntarily Indicate The Existence Of A Condition That Impedes His Or Her Ability To Effectively Communicate With A Law Enforcement Officer; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Request Verification Of The Condition That Creates The Impediment If Such Is Indicated On The Application; To Require The Department Of Revenue To Provide The Vehicle Registration Of Such Individuals To The Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Establish A System To Include The Registration Information Received From The Department Of Revenue In The Mississippi Criminal Information Center; To Prohibit The Department Of Public Safety From Making Such Information About Applicants With Communication Impediments Accessible To Individuals Who Have Accessed The Mississippi Criminal Information Center; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates a voluntary system for vehicle owners with communication-related health conditions or disabilities to indicate this information when registering their vehicle. When applying for vehicle registration, individuals can choose to disclose that they have a condition that might impede communication with law enforcement, such as speech, language, hearing impairments, or autism spectrum disorder. If an applicant indicates such a condition, the Department of Revenue may request verification from a licensed healthcare professional. The Department of Revenue will then provide the vehicle registration information to the Department of Public Safety, which will include a note in the Mississippi Criminal Information Center to alert law enforcement officers during a traffic stop that the vehicle's operator may have communication challenges. The bill strictly protects the individual's privacy by prohibiting the public disclosure of specific health details, ensuring no visible markings on license plates indicate the condition, and restricting access to this information even within the Criminal Information Center. Existing contracts allowing access to the Criminal Information Center must be updated to comply with these privacy protections, and the bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0257.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0257IN.htm |
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