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MS SB2736

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Younger

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Uninsured drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents cannot recover the first $25,000 of bodily injury damages and the first $25,000 of property damage from at-fault parties
  • Exceptions to the recovery limitation apply when the at-fault driver was convicted of DUI, intentionally caused the accident, fled the scene, or was committing a felony
  • Passengers may still recover full damages unless they own the uninsured vehicle involved in the accident
  • Insurers retain subrogation rights for claims exceeding the $25,000 thresholds for both bodily injury and property damage
  • The limitation does not apply to legally parked vehicles at the time of the accident; effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Compulsory motor vehicle liability security; limit civil recovery for failure to maintain.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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