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MS SB2797
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force to study violent crime clearance rates and recommend policies to improve investigation, prosecution, and deterrence of violent crime
- Mississippi's violent crime clearance rate is 30%, below the national average of 41%, with a 2024 murder clearance rate of 52% despite having one of the highest homicide rates in the country
- Task force membership includes 15 members: legislative committee chairs, Attorney General, commissioners of Public Safety and Corrections, MBI Director, and appointees from law enforcement associations, judiciary, local government, and nonprofits
- Duties include reviewing clearance rates by jurisdiction, identifying barriers to solving crimes, evaluating evidence-based policing strategies, and examining victim engagement and crime data reporting quality
- Written report with findings and recommendations due to the Legislature by December 20, 2026; task force continues until otherwise provided by law
Legislative Description
The Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026
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