HB4136 • 2026

Lee County; authorize board of supervisors to approve and govern sheriff department's use of radar in school zones in county.

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.

Education

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Turner, Aguirre, Boyd (19th), Thompson
Last action: 2026-04-15
Official status: Dead
Effective date: Passage

Plain English Breakdown

The exact rules for when and how radar can be used have not been detailed in the provided official source material.

Lee County School Zone Radar Use

This bill allows the Lee County Board of Supervisors to approve and control the use of radar speed detection equipment by the sheriff's department in school zones outside city limits.

What This Bill Does

Gives the Lee County Board of Supervisors the power to decide if radar can be used in school zones.
Requires a unanimous vote for approval from all members of the board.
Allows the board to set rules about how and when radar is used by the sheriff's department.

Who It Names or Affects

The Lee County Board of Supervisors
The Lee County Sheriff's Department
Drivers in school zones outside city limits

Terms To Know

unanimous vote: A decision made when everyone agrees.
school zone: An area near or around a school where students are present, including roads approaching and beyond the school buildings or grounds.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what happens if the board decides against using radar.
It is unclear how this will affect drivers in areas within city limits.
The exact rules for when and how radar can be used have not been detailed.

Bill History

2026-04-15 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
04/15 (H) Died In Committee
2026-04-15 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
04/15 Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
2026-03-11 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/11 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation

Official Summary Text

Lee County; authorize board of supervisors to approve and govern sheriff department's use of radar in school zones in county.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 4136 *HR26/R2448* ~ OFFICIAL ~ L1/2
26/HR26/R2448
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ST: Lee County; authorize board of supervisors
to approve and govern sheriff department's use
of radar in school zones in county.
To: Local and Private
Legislation
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Turner, Aguirre, Boyd
(19th), Thompson

HOUSE BILL NO. 4136

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEE COUNTY, 1
MISSISSIPPI, TO APPROVE AND GOVERN THE USE OF RADAR SPEED 2
DETECTION EQUIPMENT BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY IN 3
SCHOOL ZONES IN THE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. The Board of Supervisors of Lee County, 6
Mississippi, in its discretion, may authorize the use of radar 7
speed detection equipment by approval by a unanimous vote of the 8
board, and such approval shall be spread upon the board minutes of 9
the county. If approval is granted, the board shall govern the 10
use of such equipment by the Lee County Sheriff's Department on 11
roads outside of municipal limits in school zones, when school 12
activities are occurring, in the county. 13
As used under this section by appropriate warning "school 14
zone" means a designated roadway segment approaching, adjacent to, 15
and beyond school buildings or grounds, or along which school 16
related activities occur. 17
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 18
and after its passage. 19