HB 1042 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Radar; authorize sheriff and deputies to use in work zones and school zones.

HB 1042 allows sheriffs and deputies in all Mississippi counties to use radar speed detection equipment in designated work zones (construction or maintenance areas marked with warning signs) and school zones (roadways near schools during related activities). This changes existing law by explicitly authorizing county law enforcement for these specific locations, where radar use was previously restricted. The bill defines "work zone" as marked construction areas and "school zone" as segments near school buildings or activities. It does not affect existing restrictions on radar use elsewhere or create new zones.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
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Jan 16, 2026
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Referred To County Affairs;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
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Jonathan McMillan
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