SB 2796 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force; create.

SB 2796 proposes creating the Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force to study why violent crimes are not being solved (low clearance rates) and identify solutions. The task force would review statewide crime-solving data, examine barriers faced by small/rural law enforcement agencies, and evaluate strategies to improve investigations, prosecutions, and victim support. It would include members from state agencies, prosecutors, law enforcement, judges, and community representatives, with a report due by December 2026. The bill aims to recommend specific policy changes to enhance public safety and justice outcomes for communities affected by violent crime.
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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