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MS HB275

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Denny

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-3-212 of Mississippi Code to establish state law preemption over local regulations regarding cellular phone use in automobiles.

  • Prohibits counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from enacting ordinances restricting cellular phone use in motor vehicles unless state law specifically authorizes such ordinances.

  • Declares that state law occupies the entire field of legislation related to inattentive driving and cellular phone usage in automobiles, excluding all local orders, ordinances, or regulations.

  • Voids all existing and future local ordinances or regulations regarding cellular phone use in automobiles.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Cellular phone use in automobiles; state law regulating preempts local ordinances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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