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MS HB1047

MS HB1047
Radar; authorize use by sheriff and deputies for enforcing speed limits within school zones.

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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Sheriffs And Their Deputies To Use Radar Speed Detection Devices On The Public Roads, Streets And Highways For The Sole Purpose Of Enforcing Speed Limits Within The Special Zones Designated In The Vicinity Of Schools; To Amend Section 63-3-515, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Funds From Violations Of The Special Zones Designated In The Vicinity Of A School Shall Be Used By Counties For School Safety By Funding School Resource Officers Or Law Enforcement Officers Assigned To Schools Or By Funding Safety Training Of School Faculty And Staff; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes sheriffs and their deputies in Mississippi to use radar speed detection devices, commonly known as radar guns, to enforce speed limits specifically within designated school zones outside of municipalities, provided these zones are clearly marked with blinking caution lights. Additionally, it mandates that any funds collected from speeding violations within these school zones must be used by counties to enhance school safety, either by funding school resource officers (law enforcement officers assigned to schools), other law enforcement officers dedicated to schools, or by providing safety training for school faculty and staff.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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