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MS HB1104

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Blackwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement officers using manually operated automated recording equipment (handheld cameras with radar or traffic signal detection) to positively verify and prove who was operating the vehicle at the time of a traffic violation before imposing any fines or penalties

  • Defines "manually operated automated recording equipment or system" as a handheld camera or optical device used by law enforcement in conjunction with traffic signals or radar speed detection to record license plates of non-compliant vehicles

  • Maintains the existing ban on fully automated traffic enforcement systems (red light cameras, speed cameras) that has been in effect since October 1, 2009

  • Extends Mississippi Department of Public Safety recognition rules to include manually operated automated recording equipment when processing out-of-state traffic violations from Driver License Compact member states

  • Frames the driver verification requirement as ensuring constitutional due process protections for alleged traffic violators

Legislative Description

Counties and Municipalities; clarify use of manually operated automated recording equipment to enforce certain traffic violations.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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