HB 8 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license to persons suspended for being out of compliance with order of support.

Mississippi's HB 8 allows courts to issue hardship driver's licenses to people whose licenses were suspended for failing to pay child support. To qualify, applicants must prove hardship (like job loss) with documentation and a recommendation from the Mississippi Department of Human Services, and the license is only valid for driving to work or religious services. The bill establishes a $25 fee for the license, sets a four-year term, and prohibits use for commercial vehicles. It modifies existing laws to create this hardship license option while maintaining strict usage limits.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026