MS SB2780 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Create The "captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety And Wellness Act"; To Require Mandatory Weapons Screening Of Employees And Employee Vehicles At State And Private Correctional Facilities; To Require Mental Health, Wellness, And Leadership Development Training For Correctional Officers And Supervisory Staff; To Reduce Workplace Violence And Conflicts Among Correctional Employees; To Provide Enforcement Mechanisms And Reporting Requirements; And For Related Purposes.
Title
"Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act; enact.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Died In Committee |
| 2026-01-19 | Senate | Referred To Corrections |
Mississippi State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2780.xml |
| Text | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2780IN.htm |
