Officers who may administer oaths; authorize chiefs of police and sheriffs.

HB 1070 would have amended Mississippi law to allow police chiefs and sheriffs to administer oaths, expanding the current list of authorized officials (which includes judges, notaries, and mayors). This change would directly affect law enforcement officers in Mississippi, enabling them to legally swear in documents like affidavits or depositions. The bill specifically added "chief of police" and "sheriff" to Section 11-1-1 of the Mississippi Code. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.