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MS HB453
MS HB453Law enforcement officers; allow off-duty use of official vehicles while performing certain volunteer services in off-duty hours.
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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Introduced Session
2021 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 off-duty hours. The governing authority or sheriff must approve such use on an employee-by-employee basis. The bill also allows members of certain law enforcement agencies to retain their sidearm upon retirement, with the approval of the governing authority. Additionally, the bill brings forward a section of existing law that allows certified law enforcement officers to use their official uniform and weapon while performing private security services during off-duty hours, with similar approval requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/HB/HB0453.xml | 01/20/2021 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0453PS.htm | 02/06/2021 |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0453PS.pdf | 02/06/2021 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0453IN.htm | 01/20/2021 |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0453IN.pdf | 01/20/2021 |
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