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MS SB2286

Bill

Status

Failed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-9-131 of Mississippi Code to allow the spouse of a municipal or county law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty to purchase one sidearm issued to the officer
  • Extends existing authority that previously allowed only retiring officers to purchase their issued sidearm to now include surviving spouses of officers killed in the line of duty
  • Requires approval from the governing authorities of the municipality or county before purchase is allowed
  • Governing authorities determine the purchase price for the firearm
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Municipal and county law enforcement officer; allow spouse of officer killed in the line of duty to purchase officer's sidearm.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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