The Ashley Henley Investigation Authority Act; create.

HB 1024, titled "The Ashley Henley Investigation Authority Act," would authorize Mississippi's Department of Public Safety to investigate the deaths of current or former local, county, state, or municipal officials under specific circumstances. The bill amends existing law (Section 45-3-21) to expand the Department of Public Safety's investigative authority beyond its current highway safety duties. It directly affects officials who serve in elected or appointed government roles across Mississippi. The legislation is named in honor of Representative Ashley Henley, though it focuses on creating a concrete process for death investigations rather than commemorative purposes.