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MS HB725

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties and municipalities in Mississippi would be prohibited from using automated recording equipment or systems to enforce automobile insurance requirements
  • The prohibition extends to adopting, enacting, or enforcing ordinances that would impose civil or criminal fines, fees, or penalties for insurance violations detected by automated systems
  • Any county or municipality currently using automated recording equipment for insurance compliance enforcement must remove the equipment by October 1, 2026
  • The bill amends Section 17-25-19 of the Mississippi Code, which already prohibits automated enforcement of traffic signals and speed limits
  • "Automated recording equipment" is defined as cameras or optical devices that record license plate images of vehicles not in compliance with traffic laws

Legislative Description

Counties and municipalities; prohibit use of automated recording equipment to enforce automobile insurance requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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