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MS SB2263

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy England

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Mississippi Department of Marine Resources law enforcement officers to have probable cause to believe a boating law violation has occurred or is occurring before boarding any vessel or performing a vessel stop
  • Amends Section 59-21-127 of Mississippi Code, removing officers' previous authority to board and examine vessels without warrant to check for violations
  • Amends Section 59-23-5 regarding implied consent for chemical breath tests, adding the same probable cause requirement before vessel stops
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Law enforcement officers of the Department of Marine Resources; require probable cause to board or stop a vessel.

Last Action

Conferees Named Anderson (122nd),Grady,Fondren

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Marine Resources2/13/2026
Ports and Marine Resources1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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