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MS HB265
MS HB265The Second Amendment Preservation Act; create to provide that the Legislature preempts local firearms ordinances.
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Introduced
01/05/2023
01/05/2023
In Committee
01/05/2023
01/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Entitled The "second Amendment Preservation Act"; To Provide That The Mississippi Legislature Preempts The Law Of Firearms, Components, Ammunition And Firearm Supplies To The Complete Exclusion Of Any Order, Ordinance Or Regulation By Any Political Subdivision Or Municipality Of This State; To Bring Forward Sections 45-9-51, 45-9-53 And 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Concealed Weapons And To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-7 And 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Deadly Weapons And Penalties; To Provide That The Comprehensive Firearms Code Of The State Of Mississippi Is Interposed In Place Of Any Federal Law Confiscating Firearms Of Law-abiding Citizens; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Second Amendment Preservation Act", preempts local firearms ordinances and establishes that the Mississippi Legislature has exclusive authority over laws related to firearms, components, ammunition, and supplies. It prohibits counties, cities, and other political subdivisions from adopting their own firearms regulations, with limited exceptions. The bill also brings forward existing state laws related to carrying concealed weapons and deadly weapons. Additionally, the bill declares that federal laws or actions confiscating firearms from law-abiding citizens are invalid and unenforceable in Mississippi, and it creates a private cause of action for citizens affected by such federal enforcement efforts.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/HB/HB0265.xml | 01/05/2023 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0265IN.htm | 01/05/2023 |
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