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HB287Introduced in the House

Disabled vehicle; require cautious driving when approaching by slowing down or moving over.

Failed

Introduced by Gene Newman, District 61

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 63-3-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drivers To Exercise Cautionary Driving When Approaching Disabled Vehicles On Or Adjacent To The Roadway, By Slowing Down Or Moving Into A Lane Not Adjacent To The Lane Occupied By The Disabled Vehicle; To Define The Term "disabled Vehicle"; 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 Transportation

  2. Died In Committee

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