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MS HB676

MS HB676
Proof of motor vehicle insurance; require when registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Reenact Section 63-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Was Repealed By Section 4, Chapter 447, Laws Of 2015, Which Requires Every Owner Of A Motor Vehicle To Comply With The Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage Requirements When Registering Or Renewing A Registration Of A Motor Vehicle; To Amend Reenacted Section 63-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change References To The Department Of Revenue, In Regard To Maintaining The Motor Vehicle Insurance Verification System, To The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 63-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Allow Tax Assessors To Access The Verification System; To Bring Forward Section 63-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill reenacts and amends Mississippi law to require motor vehicle owners to prove they have the minimum required liability insurance coverage when registering or renewing their vehicle's registration, with the Department of Public Safety now responsible for maintaining the motor vehicle insurance verification system, which tax assessors will also have access to, and the department is tasked with creating rules to enforce these insurance requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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