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MississippiHB 13382025 Regular SessionHouse

Unmarked vehicles; revise requirements for and prohibit impersonation of law enforcement.

Sponsored By: Jansen T. Owen (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division BAccountability, Efficiency, Transparency

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Felony penalties for officer impersonation

Impersonating a state highway patrolman or unlawfully using the patrol uniform or insignia is a felony. Willfully pretending to be a law-enforcement officer is also a felony. Each offense carries a fine up to $5,000, up to three years in prison, or both. Other covered impersonation remains a misdemeanor, with a fine up to $500, up to six months in jail, or both. The stronger penalties aim to protect the public, but increase punishment for people convicted.

New marking rules for public vehicles

The law removes marking exemptions for up to three Pascagoula school security vehicles and vehicles used by certified state fraud investigators. Public vehicles must follow the applicable marking rules, while authorized unmarked vehicles remain allowed for sworn officers doing official work. Requests must explain why markings would hinder investigations or compromise airport or school security. Local approvals must be recorded in meeting minutes, with a certified copy sent to the State Department of Audit. The rules took effect July 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jansen T. Owen

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 249 • No: 74

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 85 • No: 26 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 66 • No: 48

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/17/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    4/2/2025Senate

  5. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    4/2/2025House

  6. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Horan, Owen)

    4/1/2025House

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2025House

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025House

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025Senate

  10. Conferees Named Fillingane,Berry,Suber

    3/20/2025Senate

  11. Conferees Named Horan,Hurst,McLean

    3/20/2025House

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/19/2025House

  13. Returned For Concurrence

    3/12/2025Senate

  14. Passed As Amended

    3/11/2025Senate

  15. Amended

    3/11/2025Senate

  16. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/4/2025Senate

  17. DR - TSDPAA: JB To AC

    3/4/2025Senate

  18. Referred To Judiciary, Division B;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

    2/18/2025Senate

  19. Transmitted To Senate

    2/18/2025House

  20. Passed As Amended

    2/12/2025House

  21. Amended

    2/12/2025House

  22. Committee Substitute Tabled

    2/12/2025House

  23. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    1/23/2025House

  24. Referred To Judiciary B

    1/20/2025House

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