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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act; To Provide Civil And Criminal Immunity To Parents Or Legal Guardians Who Voluntarily Deliver Firearms Owned, Controlled Or In The Possession Of A Minor To Law Enforcement; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To These Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-1 And 97-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Possession Of Dangerous Weapons For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act, provides civil and criminal immunity to parents or legal guardians who voluntarily surrender firearms owned or possessed by a minor (under 18 years old) to law enforcement. This immunity applies regardless of whether the firearm was used in a crime, and parents are not required to provide identification or fingerprints, nor will they be paid for the surrendered items. The bill also amends existing law regarding the disposal of firearms by law enforcement agencies, specifying that surrendered firearms not needed as evidence must be destroyed. Additionally, it clarifies that this act does not affect existing laws concerning the possession of firearms by inmates or the regulations on dangerous weapons, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Christopher Bell (D)*,
Bryant W. Clark (D)*,
Stephanie Foster (D)*,
John Hines (D)*,
Jeffrey Hulum (D)*,
Solomon Osborne (D)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0664.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0664IN.htm |
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