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MS SB2365
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bradford Blackmon
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 11-46-9 to create an exception to civil immunity for police employees when violations of state constitutional rights are alleged
- Currently, police and fire protection employees are only liable for claims if they acted in reckless disregard for safety of non-criminals; this bill adds a second pathway to liability
- Allows citizens to bring civil claims against individual police officers for alleged violations of Mississippi constitutional rights, removing the immunity shield in those cases
- Governmental entities and employees generally retain immunity for most other categories of claims including legislative/judicial actions, discretionary functions, tax collection, and weather-related injuries
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Civil immunity for police protection; provide an exception where violations of state constitutional rights are alleged.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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