Mississippi bills · 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi HB 291

Texting while driving; change from civil to traffic violation and increase penalty.

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Newman (Republican)

Summary

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Latest action(Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee

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Actions

Feb 3, 2026 · House
Died In Committee
Jan 7, 2026 · House
Referred To Transportation;Judiciary A