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MS HB1070

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Pigott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-1-19 to authorize the Department of Public Safety to post security personnel at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture building at 121 North Jefferson Street and the Farmers Market Building at High and Jefferson Streets in Jackson

  • Removes the previous legislative prohibition that prevented DPS from stationing security personnel at these Department of Agriculture facilities

  • Permits DPS to provide regular vehicle patrols and respond to security system alarms at these locations, in addition to posting personnel on-site

  • Maintains existing authority for DPS and the Department of Agriculture to contract for law enforcement jurisdiction at these properties

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Dept. of Ag.and Commerce; authorize DPS to provide security personnel at certain facilities and respond to secuirty system alarms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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