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MS HB87

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-11-40 of Mississippi Code to enhance penalties for driving with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked license due to implied consent violations
  • First conviction remains a misdemeanor with imprisonment of 48 hours to 6 months and fines of $200 to $500
  • Second or subsequent conviction becomes a felony punishable by 1 to 3 years imprisonment and fines of $1,000 to $3,000
  • Commissioner of Public Safety must suspend the driver's license for an additional 6 months following the original suspension period, running consecutively
  • Takes effect July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

DUI; revise penalty for second or subsequent offense of driving with suspended license.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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