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MS HB1284

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Horan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-9-131 of the Mississippi Code to expand who may purchase a law enforcement officer's personal sidearm
  • Allows the next of kin of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty to purchase the officer's issued sidearm, in addition to retiring officers and their spouses
  • Requires approval from the governing authority of the municipality or county before the purchase can occur
  • Gives the governing authority discretion to determine the purchase price for the firearm
  • Takes effect July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Police officer; authorize next of kin to get personal sidearm.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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