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MS SB2651

MS SB2651
MS Public Records Act; exempt data from development of certain highway projects from disclosure under.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Certain Information Compiled Or Collected For The Purpose Of Identifying, Evaluating Or Planning The Safety Enhancement Of Potential Accident Sites, Hazardous Roadway Conditions Or Railway Highway Crossings, Pursuant To Federal Law Or For The Purpose Of Developing Any Highway Safety Construction Improvement Project Which May Be Implemented Utilizing Federal-aid Highway Funds; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new section within Mississippi law to exempt certain information related to highway safety projects from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983. Specifically, any reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data that are compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning safety improvements for accident sites, dangerous road conditions, or railway-highway crossings, especially when done in accordance with federal law or for projects that will use Federal-aid Highway Funds (money provided by the federal government for highway construction and maintenance), will not be accessible to the public. This exemption aims to protect the planning and development process for these crucial safety initiatives.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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