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MS HB382
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
- Uninsured motorist coverage for bodily injury and property damage becomes mandatory in all automobile liability insurance policies issued in Mississippi
- Eliminates the current option allowing insured persons to reject uninsured motorist coverage in writing
- Removes provisions that allowed insurers to exclude uninsured motorist coverage from renewal, replacement, or transferred policies when previously rejected
- Deletes the requirement for insurers to inform applicants about uninsured motorist benefits and obtain signed rejection forms
- Coverage limits must meet Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law minimums, with options to increase up to the policy's liability limits
Legislative Description
Uninsured motorist coverage; provide that coverage is mandatory in every automobile liability insurance policy.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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