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MS SB3204

Bill

Status

Failed

4/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Oxford, Mississippi's mayor and board of aldermen to permit electronic signatures on warrant applications for violations of the Implied Consent Law (related to DUI/blood alcohol testing)

  • Electronic records and signatures for these warrant applications shall have full legal effect and cannot be denied enforceability solely because they are in electronic form

  • Requires security procedures for digital signature applications, including authentication measures, encryption, and electronic recordkeeping of warrants with timestamps

  • Electronic affidavits with digital signatures satisfy constitutional oath requirements when made under penalty of perjury and comply with security procedures, without requiring an oral oath

  • The authorization is limited to the corporate limits of Oxford and includes a sunset provision repealing the law on July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

City of Oxford; authorize electronic signatures for warrant applications for violations of Implied Consent Law.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B3/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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