Mississippi 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 2247 — Sex offenders; prohibit employment as first responders without DPS approval.

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This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the revised version of Bill SB 2247, the definition of "first responder" has changed to exclude firefighters and law enforcement officers, focusing only on paramedics and emergency medical technicians. This change matters because it narrows the scope of who is considered a first responder in the context of the bill, potentially impacting the roles and responsibilities of those who respond to emergencies in relation to schools. Additionally, the rest of the definitions related to schools and loitering remain unchanged, ensuring clarity around terms that may be pertinent to the bill's enforcement.

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Judiciary, Division B SENATE BILL NO.
Judiciary, Division B COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
2247 *SS36/R516* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 22/SS36/R516 PAGE 1 (ens\tb) persons under the age of eighteen (18) are present in the building or on the grounds.
2247 *SS26/R516CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 22/SS26/R516CS PAGE 1 persons under the age of eighteen (18) are present in the building or on the grounds.
2247 *SS36/R516* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS36/R516 PAGE 2(ens\tb) (iii) Attending conferences to discuss other student issues concerning the sex offender's child such as retention and promotion;
2247 *SS26/R516CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R516CS PAGE 2 (iii) Attending conferences to discuss other student issues concerning the sex offender's child such as retention and promotion;
2247 *SS36/R516* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS36/R516 PAGE 3(ens\tb) present in the school, and the sex offender is responsible for notifying the principal's office upon arrival and upon departure.
2247 *SS26/R516CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R516CS PAGE 3 present in the school, and the sex offender is responsible for notifying the principal's office upon arrival and upon departure.
(a) "First responder" means a firefighter, state and local law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician or other individual who, in the course of his or her professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material or other similar emergencies.
(a) "First responder" means a paramedic, emergency medical technician or other individual who, in the course of his or her professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material or other similar emergencies.
2247 *SS36/R516* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS36/R516 PAGE 4(ens\tb) Dollars ($1,000.00), incarceration not to exceed six (6) months in jail, or both.
2247 *SS26/R516CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R516CS PAGE 4 Dollars ($1,000.00), incarceration not to exceed six (6) months in jail, or both.
2247 *SS36/R516* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS36/R516 ST:
2247 *SS26/R516CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R516CS PAGE 5 responders without DPS approval.oyment as first
Sex offenders;
prohibit employment as first PAGE 5(ens\tb) responders without DPS approval.
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Action History

  1. Died On Calendar

  2. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  3. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

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Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2247?
SB 2247 is sponsored by Jason Barrett (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2247?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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