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MS HB1203

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all law enforcement officer applicants to undergo a mental health evaluation conducted by a licensed psychologist
  • Mandates a criminal background check for all applicants seeking law enforcement employment
  • Requires the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to conduct a thorough character investigation of each applicant
  • Mandates testing for alcohol, drug, or substance abuse for all applicants
  • Disqualifies applicants who fail to satisfactorily complete any of these requirements from employment as a law enforcement officer
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Law enforcement officers; require universal background check for applicants for employment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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