2025 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB828: Open top vehicles and carriers; require to be covered with tarp while transporting certain items on public roadways.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 63-7-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Trucks, Trailers And Other Carriers With An Open Top Traveling Upon The Public Roadways Of Any Municipality Or County Within The State Of Mississippi While Transporting Certain Items To Be Equipped And Covered With A Tarpaulin, Canvas Or Other Top Covering To Secure The Transported Items From Escape; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/16/2025
Referred To Transportation
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(2/4/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Justis Gibbs
Justis Gibbs
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/16/20253.0 KB