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MS HB941

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mac Huddleston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement officers of the Mississippi Department of Transportation to administer chemical tests under the implied consent law for suspected impaired driving.

  • Adds MDOT law enforcement officers to the list of authorized personnel who may conduct breath, blood, or urine tests when they have reasonable grounds and probable cause to believe a driver is impaired.

  • Requires all officers administering chemical tests to meet educational and training requirements prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training, with exemptions for sheriffs and elected police chiefs.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

MDOT law enforcement officers; authorize to enforce implied consent law.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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