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HB 1508

Mississippi Heroes Act; create to give supplemental pay to law enforcement officers.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zack Grady

Mississippi bill proposing supplemental pay for law enforcement officers died in committee without advancing further in the legislative process.

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Bill Summary · HB 1508

Legislative bill overview

HB 1508, the Mississippi Heroes Act, proposed creating a supplemental pay program for law enforcement officers in Mississippi. The bill would have provided additional compensation to officers beyond their regular salaries. The bill was referred to the State Affairs and Appropriations committees in January 2025 but died in committee by February 2025.

Why is this important

Law enforcement recruitment and retention have become challenging issues nationwide, with many departments struggling to fill positions and retain experienced officers. Supplemental pay initiatives are one policy tool states use to address compensation competitiveness and officer retention. Mississippi's law enforcement salary levels compared to neighboring states and cost of living make compensation policy relevant to the state's public safety capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and funding source: The bill would increase state expenditures on law enforcement payroll; the appropriations committee would need to identify funding without raising taxes or cutting other programs
  • Equity across public safety sectors: Questions about whether similar supplemental pay should apply to correctional officers, firefighters, emergency responders, or other public safety personnel
  • Defining eligibility: Determining which law enforcement agencies and officer classifications qualify (state police, county sheriffs, municipal police, etc.) and whether all ranks receive equal supplements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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