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MS HB406
MS HB406Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license for those suspended due to noncompliance with an order of support.
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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 Authorize The Issuance Of A Hardship Driver's License To A Person Whose License Has Been Suspended As A Result Of Being Out Of Compliance With An Order For Support; To Require A Person To Establish Proof Of Hardship; To Amend Section 63-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Fee For A Hardship License And Provide That A Person Holding A Hardship License May Only Drive To Work And Religious Services; To Amend Section 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Term Of A Hardship License Shall Be Four Years; To Amend Sections 63-1-5, 93-11-157 And 93-11-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals whose driver's licenses have been suspended for not complying with child support orders to apply for a "hardship license," which is a special type of driver's license. To get this hardship license, a person must prove to a court that losing their full driving privileges would prevent them from continuing their employment, and this proof must be supported by documentation and a recommendation from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The hardship license will look different from a regular license, cannot be used for commercial vehicles, and will be valid for four years, with a fee of $25. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws regarding driver's license fees and terms, and clarifies that the process for hardship licenses is an exception to the standard procedures for license suspension and reinstatement related to child support non-compliance.
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/HB0406.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0406IN.htm |
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