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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 Sections 63-1-13 And 63-1-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Additional Training Of Driver's License Personnel; To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirement That An Applicant For A Driver's License Present Their Social Security Number To The Department Of Public Safety Shall Not Be Applicable To A Person Who Files An Affidavit With The Department Affirming That They Have Never Been Issued A Social Security Number; To Amend Section 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Types Of Documents That An Applicant For A Mississippi Driver's License May Provide To The Driver's License Examiner In Order To Show Proof Of Residence; To Create New Section 63-1-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Certificate For Driving; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Mississippi's driver's license requirements, including mandating additional training for driver's license personnel on accepting civil rights complaints by July 1, 2026, and requiring all license examiners to be trained in compliance with a specific House Bill. It also allows individuals who have never been issued a Social Security Number (SSN) to obtain a driver's license by submitting a sworn affidavit affirming this fact, rather than being required to provide an SSN. The bill also revises the acceptable documents for proving residency when applying for a driver's license, allowing applicants to present a wider range of documents such as utility bills, bank statements, or employment verification, and introduces a new "certificate for driving" that can be issued to individuals whose presence in the U.S. is federally authorized for a specific period, or to individuals with disabilities for travel to and from work, with these certificates being distinct from standard driver's licenses and not valid for identification.
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/HB0411.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0411IN.htm |
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