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MS HB86

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mark Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-46-9 of Mississippi Code to modify government immunity from liability in tort claims involving police or firefighters.

  • Lowers the standard for property damage claims involving motor vehicles from "reckless disregard" to simple "negligence" when the vehicle is not being used for criminal activity.

  • Maintains the "reckless disregard" standard for personal injury claims involving police or fire employees performing their duties.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Tort Claims Act; revise liability for automobile wrecks involving police and firefighters.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/15/2013
Judiciary A1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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