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SB2232Introduced in the Senate

Vehicle safety equipment; increase sanctions for failure to use and divert funds to driver safety programs.

Introduced

Introduced by Dennis DeBar, District 43

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 63-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Criminal Fine For Failure To Wear A Seatbelt; To Divert The Monies Received From Such Fines To Certain Funds To Be Disbursed Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature For Education And Information Programs; To Amend Section 63-7-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Criminal Fine For Failure To Use A Child Passenger Restraint Device; To Divert The Monies Received From Such Fines To Certain Funds To Be Disbursed Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature For Education And Information Programs; To Mirror The Provision Of Law In The Chapter Concerning Seatbelts That Violations Of This Section Shall Not Be Entered On Driving Records; To Amend Section 63-2-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Use Of Safety Seat Belt Education Fund As A Special Fund Within The State Treasury; To Update An Outdated Reference To The Former State Tax Commission; To Amend Sections 37-25-17 And 63-7-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Failed

February 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Failed · February 5, 2026

26

Yes

26

No

0

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

  2. Title Suff Do Pass

  3. Amended

  4. Failed

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