SB 2190 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Driver's license; amend provisions related to.

SB 2190 modernizes Mississippi's driver's license administrative processes by requiring all license applications (accepted or rejected) to be recorded in a centralized digital database. It updates record-keeping rules for funds received from applicants, mandates digital storage of applications, and removes outdated requirements like the provision for assistive videotapes for reading-impaired applicants. The bill also revises location requirements for the Commissioner of Public Safety and changes how certain fees are tracked and deposited into a special fund for Highway Safety Patrol equipment. These changes primarily affect the Driver Service Bureau staff and applicants interacting with the state's license system.

Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025

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What changed between versions

Committee Substitute → Current version · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the Senate', indicating the bill has advanced through the legislative process and reflects the final version approved by the Senate. This change is procedural rather than substantive, as it tracks the bill's progress through committee review and final passage.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill designation from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the Senate' to reflect its current legislative status.

As Introduced → Committee Substitute · 10 edits

MAJOR

This bill amends Mississippi's driver's license and public safety laws to modernize recordkeeping through digital systems, update definitions for key terms, and establish new regulations for concealed carry weapon licenses. The changes include requiring digital storage of driver applications, removing location requirements for the Public Safety Commissioner, and creating a comprehensive licensing framework for stun guns and concealed firearms with specific eligibility criteria and fee structures.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of driver's license recordkeeping to include digital systems and creates a new licensing regime for concealed weapons that was previously not codified in this manner.

REQUIREMENT

Driver license examiners must now input all applications into a digital 'system of record' and retain records using digital accounting systems, replacing paper-based recordkeeping.

Deleted the requirement that the Public Safety Commissioner must be physically located in Jackson, Mississippi, allowing for potential relocation or remote operation.

Repealed the requirement for the Public Safety Commissioner to provide assistive videotapes for reading-impaired applicants.

Deleted the 'Wait Anywhere Appointment' program requirement from the Driver Service Bureau website.

Added requirements for digital storage of applications, online availability of license holder information to law enforcement, and specific renewal procedures including fingerprint requirements.

DEFINITION

Added formal definitions for key terms including 'commissioner', 'highway', 'operator', 'owner', and 'system of record' to clarify legal terminology.

ELIGIBILITY

Established detailed eligibility criteria for concealed carry licenses including age requirements, residency, criminal history restrictions, and mental health considerations.

FISCAL

Created a special fund in the State Treasury receiving $7 for operator licenses and $4 for commercial licenses to purchase patrol cars, communications equipment, and weapons.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated notice procedures for license suspensions and revocations to include mobile identification notifications and expanded service methods.

TIMELINE

Set the effective date of the act to July 1, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 7, 2025 · House Mar 5, 2025

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Feb 7, 2025

D Democratic16

16 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican35

34 Yea 1

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Conference Report Adopted

upper

Mar 31, 2025

Upper · Passed

Conference Report Filed

upper

Mar 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed As Amended

lower

Mar 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Mar 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Committee

Referred To Judiciary B

lower

Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Transmitted To House

upper

Feb 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

Jan 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

upper

Jan 20, 2025

Committee

Referred To Judiciary, Division B

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors