MississippiSB 23142026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of.

Sponsored By: Joey Fillingane (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BAppropriations AJudiciary, Division BAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

More ways to receive suspension notices

Beginning July 1, 2026, a driver with duly issued mobile identification can receive notice of a suspension, revocation, or cancellation through that identification. This applies to actions under the listed driver-license, implied-consent, and motor vehicle safety laws.

Driver-service fees fund more equipment

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Driver Service Bureau Special Fees Fund receives $7 from each original and renewed operator’s license fee and $4 from each original and renewed Class D commercial license fee. The Department of Public Safety can use the fund for vehicles, communications equipment, and weapons, rather than only patrol cars. The Legislature must approve spending.

Renewing drivers lose temporary proof

Beginning July 1, 2026, renewing drivers no longer receive the statutory receipt that served as temporary proof of a renewed license. The receipt no longer counts in place of the license for 60 days or until the new license arrives.

Driver records get tighter privacy limits

Beginning July 1, 2026, driver records and motor vehicle reports are available only for uses allowed by federal driver privacy law. Mississippi cannot provide information barred by state or federal law and must set procedures for getting records. These limits protect people named in the records but restrict access for people seeking them.

Instructor checks add fees and privacy rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, Driver’s Education instructor applicants must meet Bureau rules and pay fingerprinting and criminal-history check fees. Applicants get a state check and, if it finds no disqualifying record, a national check. Completing the course allows them to teach statewide. People handling check results cannot disclose them except when needed for the instructor-course rules; the person checked is not barred from sharing their own information.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Joey Fillingane
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 342 • No: 1

House vote • 4/1/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 118 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 120 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/11/2026