Governor signs ‘Back the Badge’ into law
Governor Phil Bryant has signed into law a bill that will increase the penalties for those who hurt first responders. Firefighters, police officers, and ambulance...
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House approves “Back the Badge Act”
by Sarah Ulmer
In hopes of protecting Mississippi’s first responders, a new law was approved in the House....
“Back the Badge” bill passes House
by Chad Dixon
The Mississippi state House has voted to triple the penalties for crimes against first responders. House Bill 645 also known as the “Back the Badge...
Bill to “Back the Badge” passes committee
A bill that would allow for harsher penalties against those who attack a first responder. The “Back the Badge Act,” or HB 645, would triple...