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MS HB912
MS HB912Firearm suppressors; authorizing manufacture and possession in Mississippi and prohibit enforcement of federal laws governing.
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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
Crossed Over
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Passed
03/31/2023
03/31/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Provide That A Firearm Suppressor Manufactured And Remaining In The State Of Mississippi Is Not Subject To Federal Laws And Regulations Governing Firearm Suppressors; To Prohibit State And Local Governmental Authorities From Enforcing Federal Regulations On Suppressors Made In Mississippi; To Require State Funding To Be Withheld From Any Governmental Entity That Adopts A Rule Or Policy Enforcing The Federal Laws Governing Firearm Suppressors; To Require The Dismissal Of Charges Of Illegally Carrying A Muffler Or Silencer Which Are Pending On July 1, 2023; To Amend Sections 11-1-67 And 97-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 97-37-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Misdemeanor Offense Of Making, Manufacturing, Selling Or Possessing A Device That Will Muffle The Report Of A Firearm By A Person Not Authorized To Do Such Under Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to authorize the manufacture and possession of firearm suppressors (also known as silencers) in Mississippi and prohibit the enforcement of federal laws governing them. Key provisions include:
1. Defining a "firearm suppressor" and the requirements for it to be considered "manufactured in Mississippi" without being subject to federal regulation.
2. Prohibiting state and local authorities from enforcing federal regulations on suppressors made in Mississippi.
3. Withholding state funds from any government entity that adopts a policy enforcing federal suppressor laws.
4. Dismissing any pending charges for illegally carrying a suppressor as of July 1, 2023.
5. Amending existing state laws to remove references to suppressors and repealing the law that made it a misdemeanor to possess an unauthorized suppressor.
6. The bill will take effect either when the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of a similar Texas law or when the Mississippi Attorney General determines the law is likely to be upheld as constitutional.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (36)
Brent Anderson (R)*,
Tracy Arnold (R)*,
Nick Bain (R)*,
C. Scott Bounds (R)*,
Chris Brown (R)*,
Cedric Burnett (D)*,
Larry Byrd (R)*,
Billy Adam Calvert (R)*,
Lester Carpenter (R)*,
Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*,
Casey Eure (R)*,
Karl Gibbs (D)*,
Dale Goodin (R)*,
Jeff Hale (R)*,
Joey Hood (R)*,
Steve Hopkins (R)*,
Steve Horne (R)*,
Timmy Ladner (R)*,
Jon Lancaster (R)*,
Vince Mangold (R)*,
Steve Massengill (R)*,
Jay McKnight (R)*,
Tom Miles (D)*,
Gene Newman (R)*,
Randy Rushing (R)*,
Robert Sanders (D)*,
Donnie Scoggin (R)*,
Fred Shanks (R)*,
Troy Smith (R)*,
De'Keither Stamps (D)*,
Jody Steverson (R)*,
Mark Tullos (R)*,
Jerry Turner (R)*,
Price Wallace (R)*,
Brady Williamson (R)*,
Hank Zuber (R)*,
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 04/13/2023)
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