MS SB2023

Amends Section 45-3-29 to make impersonating a state highway safety patrolman a felony (previously a misdemeanor) with a maximum fine of $5,000 and imprisonment up to 3 years in the Department of Corrections (previously 1 year in county jail).

Amends Section 97-7-44 to create a new subsection making impersonating a law enforcement officer a felony with penalties of up to $5,000 fine or 3 years imprisonment in the Department of Corrections, while leaving general impersonation of other state/local officers as a misdemeanor.

Repeals Section 97-7-43 regarding impersonation of state, county, or municipal officers and employees as a duplicative provision.

Effective date is July 1, 2024.