Mississippi House Bill 875 Summary

• Brings forward and clarifies Mississippi's Implied Consent Law (Chapter 63-11) relating to DUI enforcement, chemical testing, and driver's license suspensions.

• Modifies language in sections governing consent to chemical testing and breath analysis administration, changing "and" to "or" when referring to public highways, roads, and streets.

• Establishes penalties for DUI violations ranging from first offense fines of $250-$1,000 and 48 hours jail to fourth+ offense felonies of $3,000-$10,000 and 2-10 years imprisonment.

• Creates ignition-interlock device requirements for convicted DUI offenders and establishes an Interlock Device Fund to assist indigent offenders with installation and court-ordered drug testing costs.

• Disqualifies commercial driver's license holders from operating commercial vehicles for one year upon first DUI conviction or license suspension, with lifetime disqualification for second offenses or drug-related convictions.

• Effective date: July 1, 2024.