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MS HB1191

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipal law enforcement officers in Mississippi municipalities with populations under 15,000 to use radar speed detection equipment on federally designated highways within corporate limits
  • Specifically excludes US Highway 90 within Pass Christian, Mississippi from this authorization
  • Current law restricts radar use to municipalities with populations of 2,000+ on public streets and 15,000+ on federal highways within city limits
  • Requires municipal law enforcement to immediately notify Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol of any road blockages or emergencies on federally designated limited-access highways
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Radar speed detection equipment; authorize use in certain municipalities with populations under 15,000.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

County Affairs1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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