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MS HB1362

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Sections 63-11-5 and 63-11-23 regarding license suspension for refusing chemical testing in DUI cases.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

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