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MS HB715

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code sections 63-11-5 and 63-11-23 to allow suspension of driving privileges to be set aside if a person who refused a chemical test subsequently pleads guilty to driving under the influence.

  • Requires law enforcement to inform drivers that refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in a 90-day license suspension (or one year if prior DUI conviction) upon arrest for suspected impaired driving.

  • Changes language in statute from "and" to "or" when referring to public highways, roads, and streets to clarify the scope of implied consent law applies to all public roadways.

  • Modifies breath test administration requirements to reference "Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training" with grammatical corrections.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

DUI; revise license suspension for test refusal if licensee pleads guilty.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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