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MS HB308

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Elliott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires drivers to remove their physical license from any wallet, purse, or billfold and temporarily surrender it into the hands of law enforcement officers upon demand for inspection

  • Allows drivers with only an electronic license on a mobile device to display it on screen, but officers cannot require surrender of the mobile device itself

  • Violations of driver's license requirements carry penalties of $5-$250 in fines, 1-6 months imprisonment, or both

  • Brings forward existing statutes on driver's license format requirements, disorderly conduct/failure to comply with law enforcement, for potential amendment

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Driver's license; require license to surrender physical possession by placing in physical custody of law enforcement officer for inspection of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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