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MS HB1441
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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Allows license suspension imposed for refusing a chemical breath test to be set aside if the person subsequently pleads guilty to driving under the influence.
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Applies to both initial suspensions (90 days for first offense, 1 year for prior conviction) and administrative license suspension proceedings.
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Effective July 1, 2019, with two versions of amended sections reflecting changes to testing procedures that take effect July 1, 2020.
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Includes technical corrections to Mississippi Code sections 63-11-5 and 63-11-23 regarding implied consent to chemical testing.
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Adds provisions allowing drivers under court order to continue operating under interlock-restricted licenses or drug-testing programs during criminal proceedings for DUI violations.
Legislative Description
DUI; revise license suspension for test refusal if licensee pleads guilty.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019