Mississippi HB182 bans law enforcement officers from using tasers and stun guns.
Mississippi HB182 prohibits law enforcement officers from using, possessing, or deploying tasers or stun guns. Effective July 1, 2026, all tasers and stun guns in law enforcement possession must be removed from service and transferred to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for destruction or redistribution. The bill also mandates that tasers and stun guns not be included in law enforcement training programs. Violations of these provisions are subject to disciplinary actions, including suspension or termination for officers and civil penalties for agencies.
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