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MS SB2856

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle while the vehicle is subject to a valid statutory possessory lien, including mechanic's liens and towing company liens
  • Requires secured parties seeking to perfect a security interest to certify to the Mississippi Department of Revenue that no possessory lien exists, or obtain written consent from the possessory lienholder
  • Any security interest filed in violation of this requirement is unperfected against the possessory lienholder and subordinate in priority to that lien
  • Amends Section 63-21-43 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 governing motor vehicle title and security interest perfection procedures
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; prevent perfection of security interest in when subject to statutory possessory lien.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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