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MS SB2900

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Clarke

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Eliminates the previous provision that allowed drivers to reduce their penalty by showing proof of insurance obtained after receiving the citation

  • 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

  • Amends municipal court, circuit court, county court, and justice court authority to explicitly exclude insurance violation penalties from sentence suspension powers

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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