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MS HB1081

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeramey Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Mississippi drivers age 55 and older to retake the driving portion of the license examination if their license has been expired for more than five years (60 months)
  • Current law allows any expired license to be renewed within 60 months of expiration without re-examination by paying required fees
  • The new requirement applies only to the driving test, not the written examination, to verify continued knowledge of safe vehicle operation
  • Military service members and their dependents retain existing exemptions allowing license renewal by mail or online while out of state due to military service
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Driver's license; require re-examination of persons age 55 and older if license has been expired more than five years.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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