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MS HB397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Commissioner of Public Safety to administer a practical road test for driver's license applicants to demonstrate safe vehicle operation in real-time traffic conditions
  • Mandates license examiners inspect the horn, lights, brakes, vehicle registration, and proof of liability coverage before administering the road test
  • Exempts applicants who hold a valid driver's license from another state from the written test requirement
  • Allows secondary school driver education programs certified by the State Board of Education to substitute for the department-administered examination
  • Permits parents, teachers, or guardians to certify via affidavit that a student has completed 50 hours of supervised driving in lieu of a department skills test
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Driver's license; require road test to be administered as a condition of receiving.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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