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MS HB308
MS HB308Driver's license; require license to surrender physical possession by placing in physical custody of law enforcement officer for inspection of.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 63-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Every Licensee Operating A Motor Vehicle To Temporarily Surrender The Possession Of His Or Her Driver's License By Placing The Physical License In The Custody Of The Law Enforcement Officer Or Peace Officer Upon Demand For Production By Such Officer For Purpose Of Inspection; To Provide That If The Licensee Only Has An Electronic Copy Of His Or Her License, He Or She Shall Produce And Display The Electronic License On The Screen Of The Mobile Device Upon Which It Is Contained, But Shall Not Be Required To Surrender The Mobile Device To The Law Enforcement Officer Or Peace Officer For Further Inspection; To Bring Forward Sections 63-1-35, 63-1-69 And 97-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to require drivers operating a motor vehicle to temporarily hand over their physical driver's license to a law enforcement officer for inspection upon demand, clarifying that this is for purposes of verifying authenticity, validity, and identification. If a driver only has an electronic version of their license on a mobile device, they must display it on their screen but are not required to surrender the device itself. The bill also brings forward existing sections of Mississippi Code related to driver's license forms, including the development of electronic licenses, and penalties for violating traffic laws, as well as provisions concerning disorderly conduct, for potential future amendments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0308.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0308IN.htm |
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