Supplemental Salary Pay for Law Enforcement Act of 2026; establish.

HB 1282 proposes to provide certified Mississippi law enforcement officers with an additional $600 annual payment after completing one year of full-time service. It directly affects full-time certified officers employed by state or local agencies, excluding clerical staff, part-time workers, or those in specific non-enforcement roles. The bill establishes a state-funded "Supplemental Salary Pay for Law Enforcement Fund" to cover these payments and creates an appeals process for denied payments. Officers would receive this payment in addition to their regular salary, with eligibility verified through the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training. The bill was introduced in 2026 but died in committee without becoming law.