Bill > SB2081

This bill amends Mississippi law to allow individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies to legally possess and use firearms and certain other weapons, provided they have successfully completed all sentencing requirements, including paying fines, fees, assessments, and restitution, and have finished any probation, parole, or early release. This change applies five years after the completion of these requirements. A "nonviolent felony" is defined as any felony that is not listed as violent in Section 97-3-2(1) or specifically designated as violent by a judge at sentencing under Section 97-3-2(2). Currently, possessing a firearm after a felony conviction is generally illegal unless specific exceptions like a pardon or relief from disability are met. This bill aims to restore these rights to individuals who have served their time for nonviolent offenses and demonstrated rehabilitation.

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