MS HB530

First offense fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus increases from $350-$750 to $1,000-$2,000, with up to one year imprisonment possible

First offense now includes a mandatory 60-day driver's license suspension, which does not exist under current law

Second or subsequent offense fines (within five years) increase from $750-$1,500 to $2,000-$3,000

License suspension for repeat offenders increases from 90 days to one year

Effective date is July 1, 2026