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MS HB828

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justis Gibbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-7-83 to require trucks, trailers, and other open-top carriers to be equipped with tarpaulin, canvas, or other secure top coverings while transporting sand, dirt, gravel, rock, or paint on public roadways.

  • Expands the requirement to apply not only to state, United States, and interstate highways, but also to public roadways within any Mississippi municipality or county.

  • Adds paint to the list of items requiring secure covering during transport (previously only sand, dirt, gravel, and rock were specified).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Open top vehicles and carriers; require to be covered with tarp while transporting certain items on public roadways.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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