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MS SB2556

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Driver Services Division to enter into written agreements with insurance companies to monitor driving records of Mississippi license holders and provide monthly reports identifying whether traffic violations were posted, without disclosing specific violation details.

  • Restricts insurance company use of driving record reports solely to reinsurance of current policyholders, requiring insurers to obtain information for other purposes through existing legal channels.

  • Authorizes the Driver Services Division to enter into agreements with employers and prospective employers to monitor driving records of employees and job applicants for employment-related purposes, requiring signed authorization from the employee or applicant.

  • Permits the Driver Services Division to charge a fee of 12 to 19 cents per month per monitored driver record, with half of collected fees paid to the state General Fund and half retained by the Department of Public Safety.

  • Amends Section 45-1-21 to clarify that fee-setting authority applies unless fees are otherwise established by law.

Legislative Description

Driving record; authorize Driver Services Division of DPS to monitor and make reports to insurance companies for reinsurance purposes.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/24/2015
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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