HB 1565·MS·house
Driver education; require driving experience to be included in as a requirement for issuance of driver's license.
FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rosebud
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(H) Died In Committee
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
Starting July 1 2026, anyone who has never held a Mississippi driver’s license must finish a certified driver‑education course that includes actual driving time. The bill also sets age‑based rules for learner’s permits and licenses, allows hardship credits, and exempts out‑of‑state license holders who meet certain criteria. It failed to pass and died in committee.
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