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MS HB1053
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jill Ford
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Chief of Capitol Police and/or Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to create a part-time reserve law enforcement division to assist with duties in the Capitol Complex Improvement District
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Amends Section 45-1-19 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add this reserve unit authority to existing Capitol Police powers
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The reserve unit would support enforcement of state laws within the Capitol Complex Improvement District, where the Department of Public Safety already holds primary jurisdiction over other state or municipal law enforcement agencies
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Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Capitol Police; authorize to create and employ a part-time law enforcement reserve unit.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026