MS HB239

Authorizes municipalities to provide tax-forfeited lands and buildings as part of police officer compensation packages for full-time employees.

Terminates housing agreements within 30 days of officer employment termination, with municipalities retaining discretion to sell the property to the departed officer at fair market value.

Allows the Secretary of State to donate tax-forfeited lands to municipalities that establish police housing programs under this act.

Permits public employers to establish employer-assisted housing programs using funds, tax-forfeited lands, and buildings to assist eligible employees with rental deposits, down payments, closing costs, and other housing-related expenses.

Amends Mississippi Code sections governing state and municipal tax-forfeited lands to allow their use for police officer compensation programs as authorized by this act.