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MS HB559
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Cockerham
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AI Summary
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Removes the one-year limit for appointing full-time law enforcement trainees, allowing indefinite appointments without time constraints.
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Removes the two-year limit for appointing part-time, reserve, or auxiliary law enforcement trainees, eliminating the maximum service period restriction.
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Eliminates the prohibition against circumventing time limits by terminating and rehiring trainees before their appointment period expires.
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Authorizes county and municipal chief law enforcement officers to appoint and deputize reserve officers without deadlines or time constraints.
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Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Law enforcement agencies; authorize chief law enforcement officers to appoint or deputize officers without prohibition on length of service in said capacity.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025