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MS SB2106

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Juan Barnett

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-31-3 to clarify that nothing in the off-road vehicle operation law prohibits a person on an off-road vehicle from crossing a public road or highway in the state.

  • Maintains existing requirements that operators possess either a valid driver's license or an off-road vehicle safety certificate before operating on public property.

  • Continues to require all persons under 16 years old operating or riding on off-road vehicles to wear crash helmets meeting federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218.

  • Preserves the prohibition on operating off-road vehicles on public roads or highways, while explicitly allowing crossing of such roads and highways.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Highways; person may cross a public road or highway on an all-terrain vehicle.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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