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MS HB467
MS HB467Law enforcement officers; allow off-duty use of official vehicles while performing certain volunteer services in off-duty hours.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create Section 17-25-11.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Certified Law Enforcement Officer Or Certified Part-time Law Enforcement Officer, Who Is Employed By A County Or Municipality, To Use His Or Her Official Uniform, Weapon And Vehicle While Performing Volunteer Services For A Church, Community Club, Social Event Or Other Community Event In Off-duty Hours; To Amend Section 45-9-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Members Of Certain Law Enforcement Agencies To Retain His Or Her Sidearm Upon Retirement; To Bring Forward Section 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Allows A Certified Law Enforcement Officer Or Certified Part-time Law Enforcement Officer, Who Is Employed By A County Or Municipality, To Use His Or Her Official Uniform And Weapon While Performing Private Security Services In Off-duty Hours; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows certified law enforcement officers or certified part-time law enforcement officers employed by a county or municipality to use their official uniform, weapon, and vehicle while performing volunteer services for a church, community club, social event, or other community event during their off-duty hours. The governing authority or sheriff must approve the use of these items on an employee-by-employee basis. The bill also authorizes members of certain law enforcement agencies to retain their sidearm upon retirement and brings forward a section that allows certified law enforcement officers to use their official uniform and weapon while performing private security services in off-duty hours.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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