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Resident urges Hancock County to support 'Aiden's Law'; sheriff and board say they'll review legislation
Summary
Richard Bouchard urged the Hancock County Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution backing 'Aiden's Law'—a proposal to give sheriffs radar authority and strengthen highway safety—saying it could reduce rural fatalities; the sheriff and board said they will monitor legislative developments and analyze any bills.
Richard Bouchard, who identified himself as an area resident and highway‑safety advocate, asked the Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 15 to join neighboring jurisdictions in supporting "Aiden's Law," a legislative effort he said would give sheriffs authority to use radar and require proof of insurance for vehicle registration.
Bouchard recounted the circumstances surrounding his grandson's death and cited state highway fatality statistics, saying Mississippi has had the…
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