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MS SB2659

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Suber

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code sections 73-77-5, 73-77-7, and 73-77-9 to exclude law enforcement officer certification from the Fresh Start Act of 2019.

  • Specifies that the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training maintains independent authority over certification, suspension, and reinstatement of law enforcement officers regardless of Fresh Start Act provisions.

  • Ensures law enforcement officer certification standards are not subject to Fresh Start Act requirements regarding criminal record evaluation, licensing standards, or petition procedures.

  • Effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Law enforcements officers; clarify that certification is regulated by the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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