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MS SB2415

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 45-6-23 to require dementia-recognition training for law enforcement officers
  • Mandates the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training include dementia training in the behavioral health component of officer certification programs
  • Requires initial law enforcement certification programs to include at least 6 hours of mental health and behavioral training, with dementia recognition included alongside autism, Asperger's syndrome, and other conditions
  • Requires at least 1 hour of dementia and behavioral health training in continuing education programs for active law enforcement officers
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Dementia; require law enforcement training to recognize.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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