Bill > HB1059

This bill amends Mississippi law to authorize the Chief of the Capitol Police and/or the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to create a part-time reserve law enforcement division to assist with policing duties in the Capitol Complex Improvement District. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection (e) to Section 45-1-19 that explicitly grants these officials the power to establish a part-time reserve law enforcement unit to support their existing responsibilities for enforcing state laws within the Capitol Complex. This reserve unit would help supplement the current law enforcement capabilities in the area, providing additional support for maintaining security and order in the designated district. The new provision is part of a broader set of regulations defining the jurisdiction and powers of the Department of Public Safety in the Capitol Complex and surrounding areas. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state officials time to prepare for and implement the new reserve law enforcement division.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1059.xml