Sheriffs; require candidates for office to be certified law enforcement officers.

SB 2346 would require all future candidates for sheriff in Mississippi to be certified law enforcement officers with at least 10 years of experience. This applies to new candidates starting July 1, 2026, but current sheriffs elected before that date would be exempt. The bill also includes training requirements for new sheriffs, mandating completion of law enforcement coursework at state academies unless previously certified. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.