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MS HB448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipal courts from requiring individuals to present photographic identification as a condition of entry to the courthouse.

  • Applies to all individuals entering court regardless of capacity (witnesses, victims, observers, or any other reason).

  • Amends Section 21-23-7 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that municipal court rules cannot contradict the photo identification prohibition.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Municipal courts; prohibit requirement that individuals have a photo I.D. to enter into such courts.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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