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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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 An Indication Of The Sex Of The Individual Which Shall Be Consistent With The Sex Of The Individual Determined At Birth; To Provide That If A Driver's License Is Of A Class Of Licenses Issued By Another State Exclusively To A Person Unable To Prove Lawful Presence In The United States When The Licenses Are Issued, The Driver's License, Or Other Permit Purporting To Authorize The Holder To Operate A Motor Vehicle On Public Roadways, 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 Shall Refer The Person To The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all new, renewed, or duplicate driver's licenses, temporary driving permits, or commercial driver's licenses issued in Mississippi must indicate the individual's sex as determined at birth, and any court order to the contrary will be disregarded for licensing purposes. Furthermore, it declares that any driver's license or permit issued by another state exclusively to individuals unable to prove lawful presence in the United States, or those with licenses that do not confirm lawful presence, will be considered invalid in Mississippi and will not authorize driving. If a law enforcement officer stops someone with such an invalid license, they must issue a citation for driving without a license and refer the individual to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), and similarly, court officials or licensing employees encountering such invalid licenses must also refer the individuals to ICE.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Judiciary A (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2322.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2322PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2322_S_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2322IN.htm |
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