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HB1047Introduced in the House

Radar; authorize use by sheriff and deputies for enforcing speed limits within school zones.

Failed

Introduced by Greg Haney, District 118

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Sheriffs And Their Deputies To Use Radar Speed Detection Devices On The Public Roads, Streets And Highways For The Sole Purpose Of Enforcing Speed Limits Within The Special Zones Designated In The Vicinity Of Schools; To Amend Section 63-3-515, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Funds From Violations Of The Special Zones Designated In The Vicinity Of A School Shall Be Used By Counties For School Safety By Funding School Resource Officers Or Law Enforcement Officers Assigned To Schools Or By Funding Safety Training Of School Faculty And Staff; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred To County Affairs;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

  2. Died In Committee

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