Bill > SB2416

This bill establishes a right for law enforcement officers in Mississippi to undergo a more scientifically reliable follow-up drug test, specifically a hair follicle test, if they initially test positive for illegal drug use via a urinalysis. If an officer tests positive, they will be placed on unpaid administrative leave and have two business days to contest the results; if they contest, they have an additional five days to submit to a hair follicle test at their own expense, but will be reimbursed if the hair test is negative. If the hair test is negative, the initial urinalysis will be considered a false positive, and the officer will be reinstated with back pay from the date of suspension. The bill also amends existing law to ensure that employers cannot pay officers who are not lawfully reinstated, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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