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MS SB2269: MS Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act; extend repealer on law enforcement interaction plan submission to DPS.

Effective Jul 1, 2026 Mississippi

Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · official bill text

SB2269 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jul 1, 2026
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In one paragraph

Mississippi's SB 2269 keeps in force, until July 1, 2029, the rule that anyone operating a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads without a human driver must first submit a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety. The rule (Code § 63-35-7, from the 2023 MS FAVE Act) was set to be repealed July 1, 2026. The plan covers how to reach a fleet support specialist, how to safely remove and tow the vehicle, and how to tell whether it is in autonomous mode; without one, the Department may order the vehicle off public roads. Approved March 13, 2026 (Chapter 330); effective July 1, 2026.

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What it means for business

Autonomous vehicle operators running driverless in Mississippi must keep a law enforcement interaction plan on file with the Department of Public Safety; the rule now runs to July 1, 2029.

Key provisions

  1. Amends Code § 63-35-7: its repeal date moves from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2029
  2. Before operating a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads without a human driver, a person must submit a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety
  3. The plan describes how to communicate with a fleet support specialist available while the vehicle operates, how to safely remove and tow the vehicle, how to recognize autonomous mode, other hazard or safety information, and any elements the Department published by July 1, 2023
  4. If no plan is submitted, the Department may immediately issue a cease-and-desist letter barring the vehicle from public roads until one is filed
  5. Approved by the Governor March 13, 2026 (Chapter 330); effective July 1, 2026

Latest legislative action

Mar 13, 2026. Approved by Governor (Chapter 330)

Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)

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Roll call votes

Passage Mar 5, 2026

119 yea0 nay3 otherPassed

Passage Feb 9, 2026

47 yea5 nayPassed

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

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