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MS HB1485

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all law enforcement officers from using tasers.
  • Requires law enforcement agencies to sell or dispose of existing tasers within 60 days of the act's effective date, with the Attorney General assuming responsibility for any tasers not disposed of by agencies.
  • Mandates annual training for all law enforcement officers on proper taser use by certified trainers selected by the Commissioner of Public Safety, with certificates filed by employing agencies.
  • Requires the Mississippi Bureau to investigate any incidents involving taser-related deaths or serious injuries and make recommendations to the appropriate prosecutor.

Legislative Description

Tasers; prohibit use by law enforcement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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