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MS SB2233
Bill
AI Summary
- Authorizes the next of kin of an unmarried law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty to purchase the officer's issued sidearm from the employing agency
- Allows the officer's next of kin to purchase the sidearm if a married officer is killed and the spouse declines the purchase option
- Requires approval from the governing authority of the municipality or county for any such purchase
- Governing authority determines the purchase price for the firearm
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Sidearms; authorize next of kin of law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty to purchase.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/13/2023
Full Bill Text
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