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MS HB901

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-3-519 of the Mississippi Code to lower the population threshold for municipal use of radar speed detection equipment on federally designated highways from 15,000 to 7,000 residents
  • Municipal law enforcement officers in municipalities with a population exceeding 7,000 (per latest federal census) may use radar equipment on federally designated highways within their corporate limits
  • Maintains existing authorization for radar use by municipal officers on public streets in municipalities with 2,000+ residents and by college/university campus police with 2,000+ enrolled students
  • Requires municipal law enforcement to immediately notify the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol of any road blockages or emergencies on federally designated limited-access highways within municipal corporate limits
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Radar; authorize use of by municipal law enforcement officers in certain municipalities with a population in excess of 7,000 on federal highways therein.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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