Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB4136: Lee County; authorize board of supervisors to approve and govern sheriff department's use of radar in school zones in county.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO APPROVE AND GOVERN THE USE OF RADAR SPEED DETECTION EQUIPMENT BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY IN SCHOOL ZONES IN THE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize the board of supervisors of lee county, mississippi, to approve and govern the use of radar speed detection equipment by the sheriff's department of the county in school zones in the county; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO APPROVE AND GOVERN THE USE OF RADAR SPEED DETECTION EQUIPMENT BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY IN SCHOOL ZONES IN THE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The Board of Supervisors of Lee County, Mississippi, in its discretion, may authorize the use of radar speed detection equipment by approval by a unanimous vote of the board, and such approval shall be spread upon the board minutes of the county. If approval is granted, the board shall govern the use of such equipment by the Lee County Sheriff's Department on roads outside of municipal limits in school zones, when school activities are occurring, in the county. As used under this section by appropriate warning "school zone" means a designated roadway segment approaching, adjacent to, and beyond school buildings or grounds, or along which school related activities occur. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. *HR26/R2448* H. B. No. 4136 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L1/2 26/HR26/R2448 authorize board of supervisors PAGE 1 (OM\KW) to approve and govern sheriff department's use of radar in school zones in county.
Sponsors
- Turner, Jerry R. (R, 18) · primary sponsor
- Aguirre, Shane (R, 17)
- Randy Boyd (R, 19)
- Thompson, Rickey (D, 16)
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- : Referred To Local and Private Legislation
Subjects: Lee County
Common questions
- What is HB4136?
- HB4136 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Lee County; authorize board of supervisors to approve and govern sheriff department's use of radar in school zones in county.
- What does HB4136 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize the board of supervisors of lee county, mississippi, to approve and govern the use of radar speed detection equipment by the sheriff's department of the county in school zones in the county; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB4136?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4136?
- Turner, Jerry R. (R, 18), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4136?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4136.xml
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