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MS HB1365
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bill Kinkade
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AI Summary
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Changes jurisdiction for driver's license suspension appeals from chancery court to circuit or county court.
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Requires all license suspensions and restrictions to run consecutively rather than concurrently.
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Increases license suspension period to one (1) year for refusal of chemical test if person has prior first offense or nonadjudication conviction.
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Revises DUI offense definitions and penalties, including creating new fourth or subsequent offense (felony with 2-10 years imprisonment and $3,000-$10,000 fine within 10 years).
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Repeals vehicle seizure and forfeiture provisions for third or subsequent DUI violations, and replaces with impoundment/immobilization requirements for second or subsequent offenses.
Legislative Description
DUI; reform.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016