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MississippiSB 28092026 Regular SessionSenate

MS Ag and Livestock Theft Officers; authorize to retain their personal firearm upon retirement.

Sponsored By: Andy Berry (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AgricultureJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Retiring officers keep issued sidearms

Beginning July 1, 2026, law enforcement officers employed by the Mississippi Department of Transportation or the Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau can keep one issued sidearm as personal property. The officer must retire for superannuation or disability under the Public Employees’ Retirement System.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andy Berry

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brian Rhodes

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 168 • No: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 116 • No: 2 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/13/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/5/2026House

  5. Passed

    3/4/2026House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/24/2026House

  7. Referred To Agriculture

    2/6/2026House

  8. Transmitted To House

    2/5/2026Senate

  9. Passed

    2/4/2026Senate

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/29/2026Senate

  11. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

    1/19/2026Senate

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