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Proposed Mississippi Firearm Legislation HB1217

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms; prohibit cities and counties from adding restrictions.

Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Cities And Counties From Using A Notice Or Ban To Restrict A Licensed Concealed Firearm Holder From Entering Certain Locations; To Authorize The Attorney General To Prosecute Violations Of This Provision Using State Corruption Provisions; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 7-5-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add To The List Of Corruption Crimes Violations Of Section 45-9-53; And For Related Purposes.

Session: 2020 Regular Session

Last Action: Died In Committee

Last Action Date: March 3, 2020

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Shane Barnett (R); Chris Brown (R); Fred Shanks (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 2% (3 of 122)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 3, 2020 Died In Committee
House Feb 17, 2020 Referred To Judiciary B
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 19, 2020 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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