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MS HB528

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-11-40 of Mississippi Code to establish enhanced penalties for driving with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked license due to DUI 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 with imprisonment of 1 to 3 years and fines of $1,000 to $3,000
  • Commissioner of Public Safety must suspend driving license for an additional 6 months following the original cancellation, suspension, or revocation period
  • Effective July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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