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MS HB1053
MS HB1053Capitol Police; authorize to create and employ a part-time law enforcement reserve unit.
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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 Chief Of The Capitol Police And/or The Commissioner Of The Department Of Public Safety To Create And Employ A Part-time Reserve Law Enforcement Division To Assist In Execution Of Their Duties In The Capitol Complex Improvement District; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Chief of the Capitol Police and/or the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to establish and employ a part-time reserve law enforcement division. This reserve unit will assist in carrying out the duties of law enforcement within the Capitol Complex Improvement District, which is a designated area in Mississippi where the Capitol Police have jurisdiction to enforce state laws. The bill amends Section 45-1-19 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which outlines the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety and the Capitol Police. The new provision, marked with "<ins>", allows for the creation of this reserve force to supplement the existing law enforcement efforts in the Capitol Complex.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1053.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1000-1099/HB1053IN.htm |
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