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MS SB2073
MS SB2073Motor vehicle liability insurance; increase and make nonwaivable the fine for operating a vehicle without.
summary
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 63-16-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By A Certain Amount The Fine For A Conviction Of Operating A Motor Vehicle Without Mandatory Liability Insurance; To Provide That A Judge Shall Not Waive Such Fine And May Authorize The Reinstatement Of A Defendant's Driver's License Only Upon Proof Of Mandatory Liability Insurance And Payment Of Any Fines, Assessments And/or Fees; To Amend Section 63-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the fine for operating a motor vehicle without mandatory liability insurance in Mississippi from $100 to $500 and makes this fine non-waivable by judges, meaning a judge cannot excuse a defendant from paying it. Additionally, a judge can only authorize the reinstatement of a driver's license after proof of mandatory liability insurance is provided and all fines, assessments, and fees are paid. The bill also makes conforming changes to another section of Mississippi law related to motor vehicle liability insurance and specifies that these changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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/SB/SB2073.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2073IN.htm |
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