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MS SB2346
MS SB2346Sheriffs; require candidates for office to be certified law enforcement officers.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 19-25-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Future Candidates For Sheriff Must Be Certified Law Enforcement Officers; To Provide An Exemption To This Provision For Sheriffs Elected Prior To July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any individual running for the office of sheriff must be a certified law enforcement officer with at least ten years of service, meaning they have been certified by the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training. However, this new requirement will not apply to any sheriff who was elected before July 1, 2026, providing them an exemption. The bill also makes minor technical changes to existing language regarding gender neutrality and clarifies training requirements for sheriffs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2346.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2346IN.htm |
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