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MS SB2236

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants funeral processions right-of-way at intersections when vehicle headlights are on, allowing them to proceed through stop signs and traffic-control devices after slowing for safety when escorted by law enforcement

  • Allows unescorted funeral processions to proceed through intersections after the lead vehicle complies with stop signs and traffic signals, with following vehicles permitted to continue without stopping

  • Authorizes emergency vehicles escorting funeral processions to exceed the speed limit by up to 15 miles per hour to overtake the procession and direct traffic at upcoming intersections

  • Permits lead vehicles in funeral processions to display blinking, rotating, or oscillating purple lights during the procession

  • Requires all funeral procession vehicles to yield right-of-way to traffic officers' directions and approaching emergency vehicles with audible or visible signals

Legislative Description

Funeral processions; provide right-of-way and authorize law enforcement to escort.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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