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MS HB890

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires every motor vehicle operated in Mississippi to display an insurance sticker on the lower, driver's side of the front windshield as proof of liability insurance coverage.

  • Mandates insurance companies to issue both an insurance card and insurance sticker to policyholders when motor vehicle liability insurance becomes effective.

  • Authorizes law enforcement to verify the presence of both the insurance card and sticker during traffic stops, with an exception if verification through the state system confirms valid coverage.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties of $500 fine and one-year driving privilege suspension for failure to maintain the insurance sticker or card, reducible to $100 if proof of insurance is later provided.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; require insurance sticker indicating valid motor vehicle insurance.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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