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MS SB2232
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dennis DeBar
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AI Summary
- Increases fines for seatbelt violations and child passenger restraint device violations from $25 to $100 per offense
- Allocates 60% of collected fines to the Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund and 40% to the newly created Use of Safety Seat Belt Education Fund
- Creates the "Use of Safety Seat Belt Education Fund" as a special fund in the State Treasury to support Department of Public Safety education programs encouraging seatbelt use
- Specifies that violations of seatbelt and child restraint laws shall not be entered on driving records
- Updates statutory references from "State Tax Commission" to "Department of Revenue" for notices about seatbelt and child restraint requirements
Legislative Description
Vehicle safety equipment; increase sanctions for failure to use and divert funds to driver safety programs.
Last Action
Failed
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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