MS HB675

Law enforcement officers who test positive for illegal drugs on a urinalysis must be given the opportunity to undergo a more scientifically reliable follow-up test before termination or unpaid suspension

Officers have 2 business days after receiving written notice of a positive result to contest the test, and if contested, an additional 5 days to submit a hair sample for follicle testing at a certified laboratory

Officers placed on administrative leave with pay while contesting results must initially pay for the hair follicle test themselves, but receive reimbursement from the employer if the follow-up test is negative

A negative hair follicle test that contradicts the urinalysis results declares the initial test a false positive, and the officer must be immediately reinstated to their previous position

Effective date is July 1, 2026