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MS HB754
MS HB754Implied consent; revise suspension period during appeals for refusal to submit to chemical test.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 63-11-21, 63-11-23 And 63-11-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Tolling Of The Suspension Period During Appeal For Refusal To Submit To A Chemical Test; To Bring Forward Section 63-11-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to change how driver's license suspensions are handled when a person appeals a refusal to submit to a chemical test, which is a test to determine if someone is driving under the influence of alcohol or other impairing substances. Currently, if a person refuses this test, their driver's license can be suspended, and they are not allowed to drive while appealing this suspension. This bill introduces a provision that the suspension period will be paused, or "tolled," for a reasonable amount of time while the appeal is ongoing, meaning the suspension will not continue to run during the appeal process. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a receipt given to a driver after their license is seized for refusal will serve as a valid driver's license during the appeal period.
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/HB0754.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0754IN.htm |
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