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MS HB886

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gene Newman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-3-519 of Mississippi Code to authorize sheriffs and deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on county roads and highways outside municipal limits.

  • Radar use permitted only on public roads under county board of supervisors jurisdiction for maintenance and construction that lie outside incorporated municipality corporate limits.

  • Maintains existing radar use prohibitions for most agencies except Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, with limited exceptions for municipal law enforcement and college campus police.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Radar; authorize sheriff and deputies to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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