Bill Text: MS HB1001 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Law enforcement, certain; require one year of administrative work before a service weapon may be carried.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Failed) 2012-03-06 - Died In Committee [HB1001 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2012-HB1001-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2012 Regular Session

To: Judiciary A

By: Representatives Dixon, Holloway

House Bill 1001

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A SERVICE WEAPON BY ANY SHERIFF, CONSTABLE OR POLICE OFFICER BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE WORK IS PERFORMED BY SUCH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR A PERIOD OF 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  It shall be unlawful for any sheriff, constable or police officer to carry a service weapon until he or she has performed twelve (12) consecutive months of administrative work within the office or department of such law enforcement.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect from and after July 1, 2012.