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MS HB471
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Randal Rushing
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 11-46-9 to add a new immunity provision for law enforcement officers against excessive force claims
- Grants immunity when the person suing the officer was convicted of resisting arrest during the same incident that is the basis of the lawsuit
- Requires the complete incident to be recorded by audio or video that clearly exonerates the officer for immunity to apply
- Immunity applies only to excessive force claims, explicitly excluding charges of murder, capital murder, or manslaughter
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Immunity for law enforcement officers; authorize when claimant is convicted for resisting arrest.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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