Mississippi · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 559: Law enforcement agencies; authorize chief law enforcement officers to appoint or deputize officers without prohibition on length of service in said capacity.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 559 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law enforcement agencies; authorize chief law enforcement officers to appoint or deputize officers without prohibition on length of service in said capacity. Primary sponsor: Angela Cockerham (Independent). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Cockerham | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Judiciary B