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MS HB397
MS HB397Driver's license; require road test to be administered as a condition of receiving.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 63-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Require Certain Driver's License Applicants To Complete A Road Test As A Component Of The Driver's License Examination Process, To Demonstrate The Applicant's Ability To Properly And Safely Operate And Maneuver A Motor Vehicle In A Real-time Traffic Environment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to require the Commissioner of Public Safety to implement a practical road test as part of the driver's license examination process, ensuring applicants can safely operate a motor vehicle in real traffic conditions. This road test is in addition to existing requirements like reading road signs and passing a written knowledge test, and it aims to verify an applicant's ability to properly maneuver a vehicle. The bill also specifies that the vehicle used for the road test must be inspected for proper functioning of essential components like lights and brakes, and it maintains existing provisions that allow for exemptions from certain tests if an applicant has completed approved driver education programs or provides a parental or guardian affidavit attesting to their driving proficiency.
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/HB0397.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0397IN.htm |
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