MS HB1316

Requires all Mississippi police officers, sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs to have at least one less-lethal force option available while on duty, such as a stun gun, baton, or pepper spray

Amends municipal police equipment requirements under Section 21-21-3 to mandate governing authorities provide less-lethal options to officers

Amends sheriff budget requirements under Section 19-25-13 to include less-lethal force options as a mandatory expense item in annual county budgets

Effective date is July 1, 2026