AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-3-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE INCLUSION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL FOR ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ASSAULT AGAINST HEALTHCARE WORKERS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-9-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITALS TO HAVE A HOSPITAL POLICE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CAMPUS POLICE AND SECURITY TO BE TRAINED IN THE SAME MANNER AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-9-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF HOSPITAL; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 45-6-3, 45-5-5 AND 45-5-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' TRAINING ACADEMY AND PAYMENT FOR THE TRAINING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 97-3-7, 41-9-41, 41-4-23, 41-9-3, 45-6-3, 45-5-5, 45-5-11