SB 2314 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of.

SB 2314 amends multiple sections of Mississippi's driver's license law to update administrative procedures. It removes outdated requirements (like video tape preparation for educational TV), revises how license suspension notices are sent, and clarifies fee distributions for license reinstatements. Specifically, it modifies Section 63-1-45 to specify that $7 from commercial license fees and $4 from Class D commercial fees go to a special fund for department equipment purchases, while other reinstatement fees are split between the state general fund, retirement systems, and equipment funds. The bill directly affects drivers applying for or renewing licenses, courts handling traffic violations, and the Department of Public Safety managing license records and funds.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 16, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill updates Mississippi's driver services laws to modernize fee payment methods, establish new requirements for driver education instructors, and strengthen privacy protections for driver records. It also adds a requirement for drivers to physically present their license to law enforcement upon demand and repeals an outdated provision regarding video tape preparation.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of the Driver Service Bureau to include certification requirements for driver education instructors and clarifies the specific conditions under which drivers must display their licenses to police officers.
REQUIREMENT

New eligibility criteria and background check requirements (including FBI checks) were added for individuals seeking to become certified driver education instructors.

Fee payment methods for driver services were updated to explicitly include electronic payments alongside cash, checks, and money orders.

PRIVACY

Strict privacy rules were added to limit access to driver records and motor vehicle reports only to permissible uses defined by the Driver Privacy Protection Act of 1994.

ENFORCEMENT

A new requirement mandates that drivers must physically hand their license to a law enforcement officer for inspection when demanded, rather than just showing it.

TECHNICAL

An outdated section requiring the preparation of video tapes for educational television was repealed.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 11, 2026 · House Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

520
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 11, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
34 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
10
Committee
8
Amendments
2
Apr 8, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Adopted
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Filed
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Recommitted For Further Conf
lower
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Conference Report Filed
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary B;Appropriations A
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division B;Appropriations
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Joey Fillingane
Joey Fillingane
RRepublican
MS
41