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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 63-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Procedures Related To The Filing Of Certain Statements; To Amend Section 63-1-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Language Concerning Receipts Provided To Applicants; To Amend Section 63-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purpose Of Certain Expenditures In A Special Fund; To Amend Section 63-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete A Reference To The Commissioner Being At A Certain Location Within The State; To Amend Section 63-1-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method Of Notification Of A Suspension, Cancellation Or Revocation Of A Driver's License Or Driving Privileges; To Amend Sections 63-1-1 And 63-1-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Section 63-1-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is An Outdated Provision Of Law That Required The Preparation Of Video Tapes By The Mississippi Authority For Educational Television; To Provide An Editorial Instruction To The Codifier; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill updates various provisions of Mississippi's Driver's License Law, including modifying how license examiners file statements, removing outdated language about receipts for applicants, revising how funds from reinstatement fees are used for purchasing vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Safety, and removing a specific location reference for the Commissioner of Public Safety. It also introduces a new method for notifying individuals of license suspensions, cancellations, or revocations by allowing notification via a person's mobile identification, in addition to existing methods like mail or personal service. Additionally, the bill repeals an outdated law requiring the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television to prepare video tapes and makes conforming changes to other sections of the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
DR - TSDPAA: AP To JB (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2314.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2314PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2314_S_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2314IN.htm |
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