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MS HB1358
Bill
Status
Failed
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Tom Miles
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AI Summary
- Requires municipalities without civil service commissions to establish pre-disciplinary hearing procedures before suspending or terminating police officers
- Officers must receive written notice of termination/suspension reasons and have 5 days to request a hearing in writing or waive the right
- Officers may be represented at their own expense, present evidence, and question witnesses at the hearing
- Hearings must be conducted by an impartial hearing officer or body; if held before the municipal governing body, may occur in executive session with final adjudication in open session
- Officers suspended without pay who are later cleared of violations are eligible for back pay upon reinstatement
Legislative Description
Law Enforcement Employment Procedures Act; enact.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/16/2017
Full Bill Text
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