Ayden's Law; authorize sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment.
SB 2616, or "Ayden's Law," authorizes Mississippi county sheriffs and deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads outside municipal boundaries. It limits the number of radar units per county based on population (e.g., one unit for counties under 30,000 residents, up to five for counties over 75,000). Sheriffs must prioritize radar use in areas with speed-related crashes, school zones, or verified complaints from adjacent property owners. The bill also prohibits "speed traps" (sections of road without proper justification for speed limits or signage) but exempts school zones and certain local streets meeting specific criteria like narrow width and short length.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Highways and Transportation
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Angela Hill
RRepublican
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