SB2801Introduced in the Senate
Hand-held mobile telephones; increase civil penalties for texting while driving.
Introduced by Joey Fillingane, District 41
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 Increase The Civil Penalties For Writing, Sending, Or Reading A Text Message And Reading Or Posting To A Social Networking Site Using A Hand-held Mobile Telephone While Driving A Motor Vehicle; To Provide That No Law Enforcement Officer May Conduct A Traffic Stop Based Solely On A Violation Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died On Calendar
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed As Amended · February 11, 2026
51
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Title Suff Do Pass
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To House
Referred To Judiciary A
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Read the Third Time
Died On Calendar
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