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MS HB676

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hulum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires motor vehicle owners to provide proof of liability insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements before registering or renewing vehicle registration in Mississippi
  • Reenacts Section 63-16-9 of Mississippi Code, which was repealed in 2015, restoring the insurance verification requirement at registration
  • Transfers administration of the motor vehicle insurance verification system from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety
  • Grants tax assessors access to the insurance verification system, adding them to the list of authorized users alongside courts and law enforcement
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Proof of motor vehicle insurance; require when registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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