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MS SB2233

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barrett

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

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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