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MS HB1146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons under 18 years of age to successfully complete a state driver education and training program or equivalent program before receiving a driver's license in Mississippi.

  • Mandates that driver education programs include training on truck safety and prevention of texting while driving.

  • Allows the Commissioner of Public Safety to determine equivalent programs for those not enrolled in secondary schools providing state driver education.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Driver's license; require driver education and safety program completion by students under 18 years of age.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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