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MS HB911
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code to allow use of mobility-related devices on "no motorized vehicles" trails in wildlife management areas for individuals over age 60, those with disability license tags or placards, or those permanently physically disabled.
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Defines eligible permanently physically disabled persons as those who are paraplegic, hemiplegic, unable to ambulate, or require wheelchair, walker, leg braces, prosthesis, canes, or crutches for mobility.
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Requires the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to promulgate rules and regulations for reasonable access by eligible persons using mobility-related devices.
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Directs the department to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the USDA Forest Service regarding safety programs and regulations for trail use during gun seasons on national forest lands.
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Takes effect July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Wildlife management areas; authorize use of mobility-related devices on trails for certain individuals.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022