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HB 962

Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Madison-Ridgeland Academy.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan McMillan

Mississippi would authorize specialty license plates supporting Madison-Ridgeland Academy, generating revenue for the private school while raising questions about state support for particular private institutions.

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Bill Summary · HB 962

Legislative bill overview

HB 962 would authorize Mississippi to issue distinctive motor vehicle license tags for supporters of Madison-Ridgeland Academy, a private school in the Madison area. This is a specialized license plate program that would allow drivers to display their support for the institution while contributing funds to it.

Why is this important

Specialty license plate programs generate revenue for organizations while serving as visible community identification. This bill specifically benefits a private educational institution, raising questions about whether state resources should support particular private schools and which organizations qualify for this privilege.

Potential points of contention

  • Public vs. private funding: Using state motor vehicle systems to promote and fund a private school may be seen as inappropriate state subsidy of private education
  • Equity concerns: Other private schools, public institutions, and nonprofits may question why Madison-Ridgeland Academy receives this benefit and whether similar requests will create excessive specialty plates
  • Administrative costs: The state bears costs to design, produce, and administer these plates, with unclear net benefit to the public treasury

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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