Tasers and stun guns; prohibit use of by law enforcement officers.

HB 1596 prohibits all Mississippi law enforcement officers (state, county, municipal, or special agency) from using, possessing, or deploying tasers or stun guns in official duties, effective July 1, 2025. The bill requires agencies to remove all such devices from active service by June 30, 2025, and transfer them to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for destruction or non-law enforcement redistribution. Violations carry disciplinary actions, including officer suspension/termination and agency fines up to $10,000 per violation. This bill directly affects every law enforcement agency and officer in Mississippi by eliminating a specific use-of-force tool.