Hand-held mobile telephones; increase civil penalties for texting while driving.
Failed on 3/11/26
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From the Legislature
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.
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Roll Call Votes
Senate Passed As Amended
51 Yea
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