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MS HB274

MS HB274
Law enforcement officers; allow certain use of uniform, weapon, vehicle and equipment for disaster relief when off-duty.


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Introduced
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/10/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Authorize Law Enforcement Officers Who Are Employed By A County Or Municipality To Wear The Official Uniform And Utilize The Official Firearm, Vehicles And Equipment Issued By The Employing Jurisdiction While In The Performance Of Voluntary Disaster Relief In This State Or Another State During 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 wear their official uniform and use their official firearm, vehicles, and equipment while performing voluntary disaster relief work in Mississippi or another state during off-duty hours. The governing authority of a municipality or the county sheriff must approve such use on an employee-by-employee basis, and the proceedings related to the approval shall be public record.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Died On Calendar (on 03/10/2021)

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