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MS SB2817

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Consolidates four separate offices (Bureau of Investigations, Bureau of Narcotics, Bureau of Homeland Security, and Bureau of Forensic Laboratories) under a new unified Mississippi State Bureau of Investigation within the Department of Public Safety
  • Increases pathologist autopsy fees from $1,000 to $1,200 per completed autopsy, with counties responsible for payment
  • Raises the fee for safety inspections on salvage title vehicles from $75 to $125, and increases vehicle identification number verification fees from $25 to $50
  • Removes the July 1, 2028 sunset date for Section 19-5-357, which authorizes a fee on subscriber service lines to fund emergency telecommunications training
  • Grants the Commissioner of Public Safety authority to organize department offices and appoint office heads who serve at the commissioner's pleasure

Legislative Description

Department of Public Safety; consolidate offices and revise provisions related to.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/12/2026
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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