Bill Text: MS SB2224 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Law enforcement officers; immunity under certain circumstances.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Failed) 2021-02-02 - Died In Committee [SB2224 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2021-SB2224-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2021 Regular Session

To: Judiciary, Division A

By: Senator(s) Fillingane

Senate Bill 2224

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROVIDE ANY COUNTY OR THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF ANY MUNICIPALITY TO UTILIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT ESCORTS WHEN SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS TRAVEL TO ATTEND SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  The board of supervisors of any county or the governing authority of any municipality may authorize the use of law enforcement escorts for school athletic teams who travel to attend school-related activities.  The escorts are authorized within or outside the county limits or municipal limits of the county or municipality.  Immunity for activity under this section is subject to Section 11-46-1 et seq.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from an after July 1, 2021.