Bill > HB1660

This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 to exempt certain records from public disclosure, specifically those reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data that are compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning safety improvements for potential accident sites, hazardous road conditions, or railway-highway crossings, especially when these efforts are undertaken to comply with federal law or to develop highway safety construction projects that will use federal funding. The Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 is the state law that generally requires government records to be accessible to the public. This exemption aims to protect information related to roadway safety enhancements, ensuring that the planning and implementation of such projects can proceed without premature public scrutiny that might hinder their effectiveness. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1660.xml