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MS HB489

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-3-1215 of Mississippi Code to add vehicle forfeiture penalties for drag racing violations
  • Vehicles used in violation of drag racing laws shall be subject to forfeiture using the same procedures as specified in Section 97-3-111 for violations of Section 97-3-109
  • Maintains existing misdemeanor penalties of up to $1,000 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment for drag racing convictions
  • Defines "drag race" as operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or operation of one or more vehicles over a common course for comparing relative speeds or power of acceleration
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Drag racing; provide vehicle in violation shall be subject to forfeiture.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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