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MS HB539
MS HB539Driver's license; prescribe information to be included on and authorize discretionary inclusion of blood type.
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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 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Required And Optional Identifying Information To Be Included On Driver's Licenses Issued By The Department, Including The Option To Indicate The Licensee's Blood Type If Medical Documentation Verifying Such Is Presented At The Time Of License's Issuance; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to specify the required and optional information that must appear on driver's licenses issued by the Department of Public Safety. It mandates that licenses include essential identifying details such as date of birth, sex, race, natural eye and hair color, weight, height, and residential address. Additionally, the bill authorizes, but does not require, the inclusion of a licensee's blood type on the reverse side of the driver's license, provided that the individual presents medical documentation verifying their blood type at the time of application or renewal. The bill also allows for the optional indication of a preference to be an organ donor.
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/HB0539.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0539IN.htm |
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