MS HB1044

Prohibits municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing civil penalties or fines on security businesses for false alarms not caused by improper installation, defective equipment, or operational errors by the business entity.

Defines "false alarm" as a security alarm signal prompting law enforcement response when no actual emergency exists, including alarms caused by human error, mechanical malfunction, negligence of the alarm system user, or any activation where no actual police emergency exists.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 19-3-40 to add the false alarm provision to the list of actions county boards of supervisors are prohibited from authorizing without specific legislative approval.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 21-17-5 to add the false alarm provision to the list of actions municipal governing authorities are prohibited from authorizing without specific legislative approval.

Takes effect upon passage.