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MS HB383

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Once a policyholder signs for lower uninsured motorist limits, those reduced limits carry forward on renewals unless the policyholder requests higher coverage in writing

  • New applications submitted for renewals, reinstatements, or replacements trigger the automatic matching requirement again, treating the transaction like a new policy

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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