MS HB802

Authorizes Mississippi municipalities to provide tax-forfeited lands and buildings to full-time police officers as part of their compensation package.

Requires that housing agreements and land provisions terminate within 30 days of an officer's employment termination, with municipalities having the discretion to offer the property for sale at fair market value.

Allows the Secretary of State to donate tax-forfeited lands and buildings to municipalities that establish police officer housing programs.

Amends state law to permit public employers to provide tax-forfeited lands in addition to funds for employer-assisted housing programs for eligible employees.

Exempts tax-forfeited lands used for police officer compensation from state, county, and district property taxation.