MS HB1247

Requires all municipal police officers to have at least one less-lethal force option (such as a stun gun, baton, or pepper spray) made available to them while on duty

Requires all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to have at least one less-lethal force option made available while on duty

Mandates that county sheriff office budgets include funding for less-lethal force equipment for each sheriff and deputy sheriff

Amends Mississippi Code Sections 21-21-3 (municipal police equipment) and 19-25-13 (sheriff's office budget requirements)

Effective date: July 1, 2021