Elected officials; require those indicted to take a leave of absence, may resume duties after acquittal.

SB 2627 requires Mississippi elected officials indicted for crimes related to their office (such as misuse of position, mishandling duties, or abuse of authority) to immediately take a leave of absence and cease performing duties. The official's position remains vacant until the case concludes or a general election is held, though the official may still run for re-election. If acquitted, the official may resume duties; if convicted for office-related crimes, they must resign after all appeals are exhausted. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.