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MS HB178
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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Amends Sections 63-11-5 and 63-11-23 of the Mississippi Code to vacate license suspensions imposed for refusing a chemical test if the person subsequently pleads guilty to DUI under Section 63-11-30.
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A person refusing a chemical test faces a 90-day license suspension (or one year if previously convicted of DUI), but this suspension is eliminated if they later plead guilty to the DUI charge.
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The provision applies to refusals of breath, blood, urine, or any other chemical test administered by law enforcement officers with reasonable grounds and probable cause.
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Effective July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
DUI; revise license suspension for test refusal if licensee pleads guilty.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011
Full Bill Text
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