Littering; increase fines for.
HB 1132 increases fines for littering and improper waste disposal in Mississippi. It raises penalties for first-time littering offenses to $100-$500 (doubling to $200-$1,000 for repeat offenses) and requires offenders convicted of second or subsequent violations to remove waste, repair damage, or complete community service. The bill also adds a $100 assessment per violation, funding local litter prevention programs or scholarships for children of deceased/disabled law enforcement officers. This directly affects anyone who discards litter or waste improperly - especially drivers who throw trash from vehicles - under Sections 97-15-29 and 97-15-30 of Mississippi law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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4
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Committee
2
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Judiciary A
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dana McLean
RRepublican
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