HB291Introduced in the House
Texting while driving; change from civil to traffic violation and increase penalty.
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 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Texting While Driving And Making Infractions Thereof A Traffic Violation Rather Than A Civil Violation; To Impose A $100.00 Fine For Each Violation; 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
Referred To Transportation;Judiciary A
Died In Committee
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