Mississippi House Bill 291: Texting while driving; change from civil to traffic violation and increase penalty.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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