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MS SB2324

MS SB2324
Study Committee; authorize to study police pursuits.

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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study The Impact And Societal Effect Of Police Pursuits, The Necessity Of Police Pursuits Into Another Jurisdiction, The Overall Benefit Of Police Pursuits Weighed Against The Risks Of Such Pursuits, The Speed At Which Such Pursuits Can Be Undertaken Safely, The Crimes Which Would Merit A Police Pursuit And For Any Other Related Purpose; To Establish The Membership Of The Study Committee; To Provide Procedures For The Study Committee; To Require The Study Committee To File A Report With The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a nine-member study committee to examine various aspects of police pursuits, including their societal impact, the necessity of pursuing suspects into other jurisdictions, the balance between benefits and risks, safe pursuit speeds, and the types of crimes that warrant a pursuit. The committee will consist of legislative committee chairs or their designees, the Commissioner of Public Safety or their designee, the Attorney General or their designee, and one member appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House, respectively, along with representatives from the Mississippi Sheriff's Association and the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police. This committee will be provided staff support by the PEER Committee and will be required to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2026, after which it will be dissolved.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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