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MS HB1697
MS HB1697Law enforcement and certain first responders killed in line of duty; authorize payment to family up to 30 days.
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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
03/22/2024
03/22/2024
Crossed Over
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Passed
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2024
04/20/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Authorize Municipalities, Counties, State Agencies, Boards Or Commissions, And Public Universities And Colleges To Adopt Policies Under Which They Are Authorized To Pay, For Up To 60 Days, The Full Regular Compensation Of Any Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter Or Emergency Medical Technician Who Protects The Public Interest Of The Municipality Or County And Who Is Killed In The Line Of Duty; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes municipalities, counties, state agencies, boards or commissions, and public universities and colleges to adopt policies that allow them to pay the full regular compensation of any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician who is killed in the line of duty for up to 60 days. The payment would be made to the designated beneficiary or, if no beneficiary is designated, to the surviving family members. This payment is in addition to any other benefits the individual's family may receive and is exempt from creditors' claims.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Otis Anthony (D)*,
Elliot Burch (R)*,
Lester Carpenter (R)*,
Casey Eure (R)*,
John Faulkner (D)*,
Kevin Felsher (R)*,
Jill Ford (R)*,
Stephanie Foster (D)*,
Zachary Grady (R)*,
Josh Hawkins (R)*,
Jeffrey Hulum (D)*,
Celeste Hurst (R)*,
Steve Lott (R)*,
Clay Mansell (R)*,
Jay McKnight (R)*,
Carl Mickens (D)*,
Fabian Nelson (D)*,
Hank Zuber (R)*,
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 04/20/2024)
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