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Natchez resident urges passage of 'Lina's Law' to speed protective action in high‑risk cases
Summary
After a family tragedy, a Natchez resident asked the board to support legislation that would permit quicker emergency protections for people flagged as high risk; aldermen and the mayor expressed support and asked for the draft legislation and a resolution at a later date.
Victor Johnson, who identified himself as the brother of Lana Bradley, told the board about his sister’s death and urged passage of proposed state legislation, referred to as "Lina's Law," to speed protective responses for high‑risk situations. "Without immediately changing our laws, the clock is ticking for someone else's sister, daughter, mother," he said, asking the board to consider a future resolution of support.
Board members responded with sympathy and general support. The mayor said Representative Robert Johnson is preparing legislation and that the board will be asked later for a resolution after members have time to review the proposed language. Aldermen discussed the need for resources and crisis‑response capacity alongside any legal changes.
