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MS HB765

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Crudup

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all new passenger motor vehicles offered for sale or sold in Mississippi on or after January 1, 2025, weighing less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight to be equipped with an alert system.

  • Alert system must notify the operator to check rear designated seating positions after the vehicle engine or motor is deactivated.

  • Alert must include distinct auditory and visual components, and may include a haptic (tactile) alert.

  • Alert is activated automatically when the vehicle motor is deactivated by the operator.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; require certain new to be equipped with alert to operator to check rear designated seat when engine stops.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2023

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