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MS HB1259
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jody Steverson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes municipal law enforcement in counties with towns under 1,000 population that contain a private Christian university to use radar speed detection equipment in school zones on federally designated highways
- Defines "school zones" as designated roadway segments approaching, adjacent to, and beyond school buildings or grounds, or along which school-related activities occur
- Amends Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code of 1972, which generally prohibits radar use by anyone except the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol
- Existing law already permits radar use by municipalities with 2,000+ population, campus police at colleges with 2,000+ students, and municipalities over 15,000 on federal highways
- Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Radar; authorize certain municipalities to utilize for the enforcement of school zone speed limits.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
County Affairs1/19/2026
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