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MS HB383
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
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Uninsured motorist coverage limits must automatically match the insured's bodily injury and property damage liability coverage limits for policies issued or delivered after July 1, 2026
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Policyholders may choose lower uninsured motorist coverage limits only by providing a written, signed selection, but cannot go below Mississippi's minimum required coverage limits
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Once a policyholder signs for lower uninsured motorist limits, those reduced limits carry forward on renewals unless the policyholder requests higher coverage in writing
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New applications submitted for renewals, reinstatements, or replacements trigger the automatic matching requirement again, treating the transaction like a new policy
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The bill removes the ability for someone other than the named insured to sign the rejection form for uninsured motorist coverage
Legislative Description
Uninsured motorist coverage; provide that limits will be equal to liability coverage unless insured selects otherwise.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026