Motor vehicle liability insurance policy; require to include medical payment coverage.
HB 381 requires all motor vehicle liability insurance policies sold in Mississippi to include medical payment coverage of at least $10,000 per policy. This affects every driver purchasing auto insurance in the state, mandating coverage for medical expenses following accidents. The bill amends existing insurance law to explicitly require this provision in all certified policies. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred To Insurance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Percy Watson
DDemocratic
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