SB2794Introduced in the Senate
Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; delete prohibition for intentional harm.
Introduced by Joey Fillingane, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 45-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "cause Of Death"; To Delete Language That Prohibited The Payment From The Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund Where The Death Was The Result Of Suicide Or Intentionally Self-inflicted Bodily Injury; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed · March 4, 2026
119
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To House
Referred To Judiciary B
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Motion to Reconsider Entered (Horan, Owen)
Motion to Reconsider Tabled
Returned For Enrolling
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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