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This bill, known as "The Mississippi Heroes Support Fund Act," establishes a special fund to support full-time, certified law enforcement officers in Mississippi. The fund will be administered by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety and will be financed through donations and an optional $100 fine that first-time speeding violators can pay instead of their regular fine, with that additional amount going directly into the fund. This optional fine allows the violator to have their conviction dismissed. The bill outlines that by October 1st each year, law enforcement agencies must submit a list of eligible officers—those who are full-time, certified, have at least one year of service, and are in good standing (meaning they haven't faced suspension, reprimand, or certification recall in the past year). By December 31st, the Commissioner will distribute the fund's monies evenly among these eligible officers. A key provision requires all municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies to be accredited by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission by December 31, 2029, and after January 1, 2030, only officers from accredited agencies will be eligible to receive funds from the Mississippi Heroes Support Fund. The bill also amends existing law regarding traffic violation penalties to align with these new provisions.

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