State • Mississippi
HB 4100: DeSoto County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads.
Justin KeenIn Committee
HB 4100 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100
Bill summary
OfficialDeSoto County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- potential modest increase in local fine revenue
Risks
- potential administrative costs for equipment acquisition
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- improved traffic safety and speed limit enforcement
Risks
- risk of localized perception of speed traps or over-enforcement
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Warning
Legislative status indicates this bill died in committee
Limitation
Analysis based solely on a brief OpenStates summary
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Where it stands
Introduced
Complete2
Committee
CurrentDied In Committee
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Floor
Upcoming4
Governor
Upcoming5
Enacted
Upcoming5
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