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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 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 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; 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; To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-7 And 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions And Penalties For Carrying Concealed Firearms And Deadly Weapons; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Second Amendment Preservation Act", aims to preempt all local firearm regulations in Mississippi, prohibiting any county, city, or other political subdivision from regulating firearms, components, or ammunition beyond what is already allowed under state law. The bill also invalidates any federal laws or regulations that the state deems to infringe on the right to bear arms, and imposes penalties on federal officials who attempt to enforce such federal laws in Mississippi. Additionally, the bill brings forward and makes changes to existing state laws related to concealed carry permits and the conditions under which firearms may be carried. The provisions of the bill do not apply to universities, colleges, or other institutions of higher education.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Shane Aguirre (R)*,
C. Scott Bounds (R)*,
Randy Boyd (R)*,
Elliot Burch (R)*,
Carolyn Crawford (R)*,
Clay Deweese (R)*,
Jim Estrada (R)*,
Robert Evans (D)*,
Jimmy Fondren (R)*,
Jill Ford (R)*,
Jeffrey Guice (R)*,
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes (R)*,
Celeste Hurst (R)*,
Bill Kinkade (R)*,
Trey Lamar (R)*,
Steve Lott (R)*,
Steve Massengill (R)*,
Jay McKnight (R)*,
Ken Morgan (R)*,
Gene Newman (R)*,
Karl Oliver (R)*,
Rob Roberson (R)*,
Noah Sanford (R)*,
Fred Shanks (R)*,
Andrew Stepp (R)*,
Jody Steverson (R)*,
Rickey Thompson (D)*,
Joseph Tubb (R)*,
Mark Tullos (R)*,
Lee Yancey (R)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB1502.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1502IN.htm |
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