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MS HB1273
MS HB1273Insurance; establish minimum requirements for certain large motor vehicles not subject to minimums under Motor Carrier Regulatory Law.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 77-7-88, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Minimum Insurance Requirements For Certain Large Motor Vehicles Operating Upon The Public Highways Of This State Which Are Otherwise Not Subject To The Minimum Requirements For Certain Common Carriers, Contract Carriers And Interstate Carriers; To Bring Forward Section 77-7-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms Used Under The Mississippi Motor Carrier Regulatory Law Of 1938, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 77-7-83, 77-7-85 And 77-7-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Minimum Insurance Requirements For Common Carriers, Contract Carriers And Interstate Carriers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new minimum insurance requirements for certain large motor vehicles operating in Mississippi that are not already covered by existing regulations for common carriers, contract carriers, and interstate carriers. Specifically, any owner or operator of a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) exceeding 10,000 pounds used for transporting property on public highways must maintain an insurance policy or bond, approved by the Mississippi Transportation Commission (referred to as "the commission"), to cover judgments for personal injuries or property damage caused by the vehicle's operation. The minimum insurance amounts will be determined by federal regulations found in 49 CFR part 387. The bill also brings forward existing definitions and insurance requirements for various types of motor carriers to ensure consistency and allow for potential future amendments.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
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/HB1273.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1273IN.htm |
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