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MS SB2468

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows commercial driver's license (CDL) holders to be eligible for nonadjudication of a first DUI offense if they were not operating a commercial vehicle at the time of the violation.

  • Modifies Section 63-11-30 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that CDL holders are only ineligible for nonadjudication when actively operating a vehicle requiring a commercial license.

  • CDL holders who meet nonadjudication eligibility requirements must still complete an alcohol safety education program, pay fines and penalties, and comply with ignition-interlock device requirements.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

DUI; nonadjudication of a first offense for CDL holder who was not operating a commercial vehicle.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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