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Introduced
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
In Committee
03/11/2016
03/11/2016
Crossed Over
02/17/2016
02/17/2016
Passed
04/11/2016
04/11/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/15/2016
04/15/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The "mississippi Church Protection Act"; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Defenses For A Person Indicted Or Charged For A Violation Of The Provision Of Law Regulating The Use Of Firearms; To Amend Section 97-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Killing A Person While Acting As A Participant Of A Church Or Place Of Worship Security Team Is Justifiable Homicide; To Prohibit Enforcement Of Unconstitutional Federal Rules And Orders; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Mississippi Church Protection Act," allows churches and places of worship to establish security programs where designated members can carry firearms to protect the congregation from violent felonies, and grants these members immunity from civil liability for actions taken within the scope of their duties, provided they meet specific training and designation requirements, including holding a valid firearms permit and having their names recorded. It also revises defenses for individuals charged with firearm violations to include membership in such church security programs and clarifies that killing someone while acting as a participant in a church security team is considered justifiable homicide, while also prohibiting state officials from enforcing federal rules or orders deemed unconstitutional.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (32)
Tracy Arnold (R)*,
Nick Bain (R)*,
Mark Baker (R)*,
Shane Barnett (R)*,
Jim Beckett (R)*,
Joel Bomgar (R)*,
Randy Boyd (R)*,
Gary Chism (R)*,
Carolyn Crawford (R)*,
Dana Criswell (R)*,
Becky Currie (R)*,
Deborah Dixon (D)*,
Mark Formby (R)*,
Andy Gipson (R)*,
Jeff Hale (R)*,
Steve Hopkins (R)*,
Bill Kinkade (R)*,
Timmy Ladner (R)*,
H. Nolan Mettetal (R)*,
Tom Miles (D)*,
Sam Mims (R)*,
Alex Monsour (R)*,
John Moore (R)*,
Ken Morgan (R)*,
Karl Oliver (R)*,
Nolan Rogers (R)*,
Randy Rushing (R)*,
William Shirley (R)*,
Gary Staples (R)*,
Mark Tullos (R)*,
Thomas Weathersby (R)*,
Patricia Willis (R)*,
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 04/15/2016)
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