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MS HB618

Bill

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 under Section 37-25-5, or an equivalent program approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety, before receiving a driver's license in Mississippi.

  • Applies to applicants not enrolled in a secondary school in Mississippi that provides a driver education and safety program.

  • Adds a new subsection (h) to Section 63-1-9 of the Mississippi Code establishing driver education completion as a prerequisite for driver's license issuance for minors.

  • 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

Transportation1/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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