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Proposed Mississippi Firearm Legislation HB1408

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Concealed weapon; authorize person who is a United States Armed Forces member and has a valid military ID card to possess.

Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is A Member Of Any Active Or Reserve Component Branch Of The United States Armed Forces And Possesses A Valid Military Identification Card Verifying Such Membership May Carry A Stun Gun, Concealed Pistol Or Concealed Revolver Without The Requirement Of Obtaining A License Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.

Session: 2016 Regular Session

Last Action: Died In Committee

Last Action Date: February 23, 2016

Sponsors

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19 sponsors: Lester Carpenter; William Arnold; Donnie Bell; Randy Boyd; Gary Chism; Dana Criswell; William Denny; Dan Eubanks; Herb Frierson; Steve Hopkins; Kevin Horan; John Lamar; Vince Mangold; Ken Morgan; Ray Rogers; Randal Rushing; Bobby Shows; Gary Staples; Brad Touchstone;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 16% (19 of 122)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 23, 2016 Died In Committee
House Feb 8, 2016 Referred To Judiciary B
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 12, 2016 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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