"Jennifer's Law"; enact to prohibit state and local agencies from establishing traffic ticket quotas.

HB 461, "Jennifer's Law," prohibits Mississippi state and local agencies employing peace officers or parking enforcement staff from setting traffic ticket or arrest quotas. It bans using the number of citations issued as the sole factor for promotions, pay, or other benefits, requiring agencies to evaluate officers based on broader criteria like attendance, community complaints, and professional judgment instead. The law directly affects all peace officers and parking enforcement employees in Mississippi and the agencies that employ them. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and defines key terms like "arrest quota" and "citation" to clarify the prohibition.