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MS HB389

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-1215 to add vehicle forfeiture as a penalty for drag racing violations
  • Vehicles used in violation of drag racing statutes become subject to forfeiture under the same procedures as Section 97-3-111 for drug-related violations under 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
  • Exemption for drag racing events sanctioned by local governing authorities remains in effect
  • Effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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