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MS HB138

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public bodies to transcribe and release transcripts of emergency telephone calls to the public upon request

  • Mandates redaction of caller identity, subject identity, addresses, phone numbers, and other identifying information from transcripts

  • Allows transcription fees consistent with Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 rates, with requestors able to arrange transcription at their own expense

  • Maintains existing confidentiality protections for ANI/ALI data and recordings used only for law enforcement, fire, medical, and emergency services

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

911 calls; require a public body to transcribe and release to the public if certain information redacted.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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