MS HB301

Amends Mississippi Code Section 21-21-3 to require municipalities to provide each police officer with at least one less-lethal force option (stun gun, baton, or pepper spray) made available while on duty.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 19-25-13 to require county budgets for sheriffs' offices to include costs for at least one less-lethal force option per sheriff and deputy sheriff, made available while on duty.

Specifies that less-lethal equipment options include stun guns, batons, or pepper spray.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.