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MS HB61
MS HB61Body-worn cameras; require cities and counties to provide to police officers and deputy sheriffs.
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Introduced
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
In Committee
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 21-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Governing Authorities Of Municipalities To Provide Police Officers, Who Are On Patrol, With Body-worn Cameras; To Define The Term "body-worn Camera"; To Amend Section 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require County Boards Of Supervisors To Include Allocations For Body-worn Cameras In The Annual Budgets For Sheriffs' Offices; To Amend Section 19-25-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Deputy Sheriffs, Who Are On Patrol, To Wear Body-worn Cameras; To Create A New Section To Provide Certain Penalties For Police Officers And Sheriff Deputies Who Fail To Wear Body-worn Cameras While On Patrol; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires cities and counties in Mississippi to provide body-worn cameras to police officers and deputy sheriffs who are on patrol. The bill defines "body-worn cameras" as devices that electronically record audio and video of the officers' activities. The bill also imposes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for officers who fail to wear the cameras while on patrol. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Local Government
- ‐ Police and Fire
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB0061.xml | 01/17/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0061IN.htm | 01/17/2024 |
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