Bill > HB1441

This bill authorizes airport authorities in Mississippi to take possession of, obtain ownership of, and dispose of abandoned motor vehicles left on airport property. An "airport authority" is a governmental body responsible for operating an airport. The bill outlines a process for this, requiring authorities to first try to identify the vehicle's owner and any lienholders, then send a certified letter to them stating the vehicle is considered abandoned and will be sold if not claimed and all associated costs paid within 30 days. Additionally, a notice of abandonment must be published in a local newspaper at least 10 days before any sale or disposal. If the vehicle remains unclaimed, the airport authority gains title and can then sell it at a public auction, dispose of it in a commercially reasonable way, or keep it for official airport use, such as for maintenance or security. Any money from a sale will first cover the costs of towing, storage, and the notice process, with any remaining balance held for the owner for 90 days before going into the airport's general operating fund. This new authority is in addition to any other legal options airport authorities already have for dealing with abandoned vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1441.xml