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MS HB441

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sherra Hillman Lane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows drivers with visual impairment in one eye to obtain a commercial driver's license if they otherwise meet all qualifications for issuance.

  • Requires annual physical examinations by an ophthalmologist or optometrist confirming the driver maintains at least 20/40 vision (Snellen) in the better eye and meets federal standards under 49 CFR 391.41.

  • Mandates drivers provide copies of eye examination reports to the medical examiner at annual medical examinations and to their employer for retention in the driver's qualification file.

  • Restricts commercial driving privileges to within Mississippi boundaries through an endorsement on the commercial driver's license.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Commercial driver's license; provide that certain drivers with visual impairment in one eye may obtain.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation2/15/2013
Transportation1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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