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MS HB1770: Fully autonomous vehicles; extend repealer on requirement that law enforcement interaction plan be submitted to DPS before operating.

Dead/Failed Mississippi

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

HB1770 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Feb 3, 2026.

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In one paragraph

Mississippi's HB 1770 (2026) would amend Section 63-35-7 to extend the repealer on the requirement that a person submit a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety before operating a fully autonomous vehicle without a human driver on public roads, moving the repeal date from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2029. It died in committee on February 3, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None: the bill died and never became law. It would have kept the law enforcement interaction plan requirement for fully autonomous vehicle operators in place until July 1, 2029.

Key provisions

  1. Existing Section 63-35-7 requires a plan describing how to contact a fleet support specialist, safely remove and tow the vehicle, recognize autonomous mode, and any hazard information
  2. The Department of Public Safety may immediately issue a cease-and-desist letter until a missing plan is submitted
  3. Would change the repeal date of the section from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2029
  4. Would take effect July 1, 2026 if enacted
  5. Referred to Transportation January 19, 2026; died in committee February 3, 2026

Latest legislative action

Feb 3, 2026. Died In Committee

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Roll call votes

Passage as Amended Mar 12, 2025

50 yea1 nayPassed

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TransportationTechnology

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