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MS HB1441

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Applies to both initial suspensions (90 days for first offense, 1 year for prior conviction) and administrative license suspension proceedings.

  • Effective July 1, 2019, with two versions of amended sections reflecting changes to testing procedures that take effect July 1, 2020.

  • Includes technical corrections to Mississippi Code sections 63-11-5 and 63-11-23 regarding implied consent to chemical testing.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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