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MS SB2590

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andy Berry

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires candidates for sheriff in Mississippi to be certified law enforcement officers with 10 or more years of law enforcement service at the time of election
  • Certification must be obtained through the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training
  • Exempts individuals who were elected sheriff prior to July 1, 2026, from the new certification requirement
  • Amends existing law (Section 19-25-3) while retaining current requirements that sheriffs cannot be defaulters to the state, county, municipality, or federal government, and must be qualified electors
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Sheriff; require future candidates to be certified law enforcement officers to qualify as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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