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MS SB3052

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2020

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows applicants for intermediate licenses who couldn't apply for a regular learner's permit in 2020 due to COVID-19 driver's license office closures to credit that period toward the required one-year holding period for a learner's permit.

  • Allows applicants for driver's licenses who couldn't apply for an intermediate license in 2020 due to COVID-19 closures to credit that period toward the required six-month holding period for an intermediate license.

  • Delays the effective date of the Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Act from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022.

  • Changes the deadline for states, municipalities, counties, and fire protection districts to show proof of insurance coverage under the First Responders Health and Safety Act from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023.

  • Transfers oversight of First Responders Health and Safety Act implementation from the Attorney General to the Commissioner of Insurance.

Legislative Description

Driver's licenses; credit time of inability to apply due to COVID-19 closures toward period for holding prerequisite permit.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

7/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/30/2020
Highways and Transportation6/29/2020

Full Bill Text

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