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MS SB2676
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
- Creates the Mississippi School Protection Act allowing school governing bodies to establish programs where designated, trained employees can carry concealed firearms on campus to protect against violent felonies
- Requires non-law enforcement program members to hold a concealed carry license, complete a 36-hour training course through an approved law enforcement academy every 36 months, pass a psychological screening, achieve 85% shooting proficiency, and maintain CPR/First Aid certification
- Grants civil immunity to school-protection team members for actions taken within the reasonable exercise of their official duties, and keeps their identities confidential from public disclosure
- Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to establish a certification process with fees up to $350, covering training in active shooter response, de-escalation techniques, use of force, and tactical medic training
- Expands concealed carry license eligibility to non-resident school employees and adds school-protection program participation as a defense to concealed weapon charges and as justifiable homicide when necessarily committed in performance of program duties
Legislative Description
Armed educator; create Mississippi School Protection Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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