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MS HB1362
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Sections 63-11-5 and 63-11-23 regarding license suspension for refusing chemical testing in DUI cases.
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If a person refuses a chemical breath test, their license is suspended for 90 days (first offense) or 1 year (subsequent conviction under Section 63-11-30).
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If the person who refused testing subsequently pleads guilty to driving under the influence at trial, the license suspension shall be set aside and terminated.
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Applies the guilty plea provision to both breath test refusal cases under Section 63-11-5 and administrative suspension cases under Section 63-11-23.
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Effective July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
DUI; revise license suspension for test refusal if licensee pleads guilty.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013