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MS HB743
MS HB743DPS and towns; may enter into contract for the provision of CCID officers in towns.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 45-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Enter Into Contracts With Towns To Provide Security Personnel Utilizing Capitol Improvement District Officers For Certain Periods Of Time; To Bring Forward Section 29-5-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) to enter into contracts with towns, which are municipalities classified as such by law, to provide security personnel. These security personnel would be officers already assigned to the Capitol Complex Improvement District, a designated area in Jackson, Mississippi, that surrounds the State Capitol Building. The contract would allow these DPS officers to enforce state laws within the town's boundaries for specific periods, with a maximum of 30, 60, or 90 days at a time, and a total limit of 90 days per calendar year for any single town. The bill also includes provisions for bringing forward Section 29-5-203 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which defines the boundaries of the Capitol Complex Improvement District, for potential amendment, and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0743.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0743IN.htm |
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