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This bill proposes to amend Mississippi's concealed carry firearm licensing law by requiring applicants to provide proof of a mental health evaluation as part of the licensing process. Specifically, the bill mandates that individuals applying for a concealed carry license must submit documentation from a licensed Mississippi psychiatrist showing they have undergone a mental health evaluation within the past 12 months and that the evaluation reveals no signs of mental illness. This new requirement would be added as an additional eligibility criterion for obtaining a concealed carry license, meaning applicants who cannot provide such documentation would be ineligible to receive a license. The evaluation must be current, having been conducted no more than one year before the license application, and must be performed by a psychiatrist specifically licensed in Mississippi. The bill aims to add an additional layer of mental health screening to the existing firearm licensing process, with the apparent goal of preventing individuals with potential mental health issues from obtaining concealed carry permits. The new requirement would take effect on July 1, 2025, giving potential applicants and the Department of Public Safety time to prepare for the new documentation requirement.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0340.xml