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MS HB327

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-15-69 of the Mississippi Code to correct the statutory reference for motor vehicle accident reporting requirements from Section 63-15-9 to Section 63-3-411
  • Applies the corrected reference to provisions addressing license suspension for failure to report accidents and penalties for providing false accident report information
  • Maintains existing penalties including fines up to $1,000 and up to one year imprisonment for filing false accident reports, and up to $500 fine or six months imprisonment for driving with suspended license
  • Preserves requirement that individuals with suspended licenses under Implied Consent Laws must provide proof of financial responsibility (certificate of insurance) for reinstatement and maintain it for at least three years
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle reporting laws; clarify.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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