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.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary A
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Omeria Scott
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