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MS SB2900
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits courts from reducing, suspending, or suspending the execution of the $500 fine and 1-year driver's license suspension penalty for failing to have proof of motor vehicle liability insurance
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Eliminates the previous provision that allowed drivers to reduce their penalty by showing proof of insurance obtained after receiving the citation
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Allows case dismissal with prejudice and waiver of court costs only if the driver proves insurance was actually in effect at the time of the citation
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Amends municipal court, circuit court, county court, and justice court authority to explicitly exclude insurance violation penalties from sentence suspension powers
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Effective date of July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Auto liability insurance; prohibit courts from reducing or suspending the penalty for failure to have proof of insurance.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010