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MS HB754

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Tolls the license suspension period during appeals when a driver refuses to submit to a chemical breath, blood, or urine test under Mississippi's implied consent law
  • Receipt given by law enforcement officer after license seizure for test refusal will now serve as a valid driver's license while the refusal is being appealed
  • Maintains existing suspension periods: 90 days for first-time offenders who refuse testing, one year for those with prior DUI convictions or nonadjudications
  • Drivers cannot exercise full driving privileges during the appeal but receive protection from the suspension clock running while their case is pending
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Implied consent; revise suspension period during appeals for refusal to submit to chemical test.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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