SB 2856 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Motor vehicles; prevent perfection of security interest in when subject to statutory possessory lien.

SB 2856 prevents lenders from officially recording (perfected) car loan liens while a vehicle is under a valid statutory possessory lien, such as from a mechanic or repair shop for unpaid work. It requires lenders to either certify no such lien exists or obtain written consent from the lienholder before filing. If a lender violates this rule, their lien becomes unenforceable against the possessory lienholder and ranks below it. This bill directly affects car lenders, repair shops holding liens, and vehicle owners with multiple claims on their vehicles.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026