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MS HB911

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to promulgate rules and regulations for reasonable access by eligible persons using mobility-related devices.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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