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MS HB1316
MS HB1316Sheriffs and police officers; require availability of less-lethal force option while on duty.
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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 Sections 21-21-3 And 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Sheriff Or Police Officer To Have At Least One Less-lethal Force Option Made Available To Such Sheriff Or Police Officer While On Duty; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that both municipal police officers and county sheriffs' offices in Mississippi must ensure that each officer on duty has access to at least one less-lethal force option, which could include items like stun guns, batons, or pepper spray. This requirement is being added to existing laws that govern the equipment and budgets for police forces and sheriffs' offices, respectively, and aims to provide officers with a range of tools for use in their duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
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/HB/HB1316.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1316IN.htm |
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