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MS SB2322

MS SB2322
Driver's license; amend provision related to.

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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner May Only Prescribe The Form Of License Issued Under This Article To Licensees Who Are Not United States Citizens Or Who Do Not Possess A Social Security Number If The Licensee Is Lawfully Present In The United States; To Provide That Such A License Shall Include A Designation That The Person Is Not A United States Citizen And That The License Shall Expire On The Date That The Person Is No Longer Lawfully Present In The United States; To Require Any New, Renewal Or Duplicate Driver's License, Temporary Driving Permit Or Commercial Driver's License Issued To A Person Under This Chapter To Bear A Designation Of The Sex Of The Individual Which Shall Be Consistent With The Sex Of The Individual Determined At Birth; To Provide That A Driver's License, Or Other Permit Purporting To Authorize The Holder To Operate A Motor Vehicle On Public Roadways, Issued By Another State Or Jurisdiction To A Person Unable To Prove Lawful Presence In The United States When The License Or Permit Is Issued, Shall Be Invalid In This State And Does Not Authorize The Holder To Operate A Motor Vehicle In This State; To Require A Peace Officer Who Stops A Person Driving Or Using Such An Invalid License To Issue A Citation To The Driver And Refer The Person To The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency; To Require A Justice Court Judge, License Examiner, Or Any Authorized Employee Of The Commissioner Who Encounters A Person Using Such An Invalid License To Refer The Person To The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Implement This Section; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Mississippi law regarding driver's licenses to require that any new, renewal, or duplicate driver's license, temporary driving permit, or commercial driver's license issued to a person must include a designation of their sex as determined at birth, with limited exceptions for correcting errors or specific medical conditions. It also states that driver's licenses issued by other states or jurisdictions to individuals who could not prove lawful presence in the U.S. when the license was issued are invalid in Mississippi and do not authorize driving; peace officers who encounter someone with such an invalid license must issue a citation and refer the person to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and justice court judges, license examiners, or other authorized employees who encounter such a license must also refer the person to ICE. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Commissioner of Public Safety may only prescribe a special form of license for non-U.S. citizens or those without a Social Security number if they are lawfully present in the United States, and this license must indicate they are not a U.S. citizen and will expire when their lawful presence ends. The Department of Public Safety is required to create rules to implement these changes, and the act includes a severability clause, meaning if any part is found unconstitutional, the rest of the law will still stand.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 04/08/2026)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Immigration
  • ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control

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