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MS SB2014

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Hillman Frazier

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-6-7 of the Mississippi Code to add minimum training standards for law enforcement officers assigned to field or investigative duties
  • Requires at least 2 hours of training on handling, investigating, and reporting crimes committed based on the victim's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or gender
  • Mandates that officers contact the Department of Public Safety when such crimes are suspected
  • Maintains existing requirement for 2 hours of training on human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children
  • Effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Officers Training Program; enact minimum education training standards for hate crimes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/15/2024

Full Bill Text

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