Driver's license; prohibit issuance of to persons who are not U.S. citizens.
HB 481 prohibits Mississippi from issuing new driver's licenses or learner's permits to individuals who are not U.S. citizens. It also requires non-citizen license holders to provide a Certificate of Naturalization to renew their licenses after expiration. This law directly affects non-citizen residents of Mississippi who currently hold or seek a driver's license. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2027.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary B
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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P
Lee Yancey
RRepublican
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