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MS HB1770

MS HB1770
Fully autonomous vehicles; extend repealer on requirement that law enforcement interaction plan be submitted to DPS before operating.


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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 Amend Section 63-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Requirement That A Person Submit A Law Enforcement Interaction Plan To The Department Of Public Safety Before Operating A Fully Autonomous Vehicle On The Public Roads Of This State; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill extends the deadline for a requirement that anyone operating a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads in Mississippi must first submit a "law enforcement interaction plan" to the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This plan details how the vehicle will communicate with support specialists, how to safely remove or tow the vehicle if it breaks down, how to identify if the vehicle is in autonomous mode, and any other safety information deemed necessary by the manufacturer or DPS. The original law stated this requirement would expire, or "stand repealed," on July 1, 2026, but this bill changes that date to July 1, 2029, effectively giving companies more time to comply with these safety regulations before the law automatically expires.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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