HB 1596 Summary

• Prohibits all law enforcement officers in Mississippi from using, possessing, or deploying tasers or stun guns effective July 1, 2025.

• Requires law enforcement agencies to remove all tasers and stun guns from active service by June 30, 2025, and transfer them to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for destruction or approved non-law enforcement redistribution.

• Establishes disciplinary actions for violations including suspension or termination of officers and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for agencies.

• Amends Section 97-37-1 to make it unlawful for law enforcement officers to use, possess, or deploy tasers or stun guns in their official duties.

• Prohibits law enforcement training academies from providing training on tasers or stun guns and excludes these devices from law enforcement certification curricula.