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MS HB1399
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Blackmon
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AI Summary
- District attorneys indicted for crimes related to their office or crimes of moral turpitude must be removed from office by the Governor, with the vacancy filled according to existing law
- Removed district attorneys who are subsequently acquitted, have charges dropped, or are otherwise not convicted are entitled to full compensation and benefits they would have received for the remainder of their term
- Removal from office based on indictment does not create a legal presumption of guilt for the underlying criminal charges
- The bill brings forward existing statutes governing special elections for district attorneys and removal processes for other public officers for potential future amendment
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
District attorneys; require removal from office for certain indictments against.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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