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MS SB2656

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Clarke

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-46-9 of Mississippi Code to add an exemption for governmental entities from liability claims arising from property damages resulting from motor vehicle accidents involving police or fire protection employees.

  • Modifies existing language in subsection (c) to specify that claims for property damages from motor vehicle accidents are exempt from liability unless the employee acted in reckless disregard for safety.

  • Maintains all other existing exemptions from liability for governmental entities, including those related to legislative/judicial actions, discretionary functions, tax collection, and dangerous property conditions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

MS Tort Claims Act; revise exemptions on certain claims for property damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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