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MS HB1511

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Shortens the deadline for towing companies to send registered mail notification of towing charges to vehicle owners from the tenth day to the seventh day following the initial tow

  • Reduces the payment period before a towing company can send notice of sale from 30 days to 20 days from the initial tow

  • Extends the redemption period after mailing of certified sale notice from 10 days to 20 days before public auction can commence

  • Allows towing companies to publish required sale notices through a third party approved by the Mississippi Department of Revenue as an alternative to newspaper publication

  • Clarifies that towing companies must obtain owner and lienholder information within five business days unless the vehicle owner contacts them first

Legislative Description

Towing Companies; revise notification requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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