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]

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.

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Title

"Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act; enact.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-02-03SenateDied In Committee
2026-01-19SenateReferred To Corrections

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