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MS HB941

Bill

Status

Failed

2/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County sheriffs may appoint tribal law enforcement officers employed by federally recognized Indian tribes with trust lands in Mississippi as deputy sheriffs
  • Tribal officers must have a written instrument authorizing them to enforce state laws and must meet Mississippi Officers Standards and Training requirements
  • Tribal law enforcement officers meeting these requirements are considered qualified to be deputized to exercise the laws of the jurisdiction where they serve
  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Sheriffs; authorize to deputize tribal law enforcement officers under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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