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This bill requires law enforcement officers who are classified as nonexempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to be compensated at their regular hourly rate or receive compensatory time for up to 43 hours in a week, 86 hours in a two-week period, or 171 hours in a 28-day period. Any compensatory time must be granted on an hour-for-hour basis and cannot be lost, with officers able to take time off with pay or be compensated at their hourly rate. If an officer separates from employment, they will be paid for all earned compensatory time at their current regular hourly rate. For hours worked beyond these specified thresholds, officers must be compensated according to FLSA regulations. The bill applies to law enforcement officers employed by the State of Mississippi or any of its political subdivisions, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to ensure fair compensation for law enforcement officers by providing clear guidelines on overtime and compensatory time calculations.

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