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Proposed Mississippi Firearm Legislation HB851

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence or motor vehicle.

Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess And Use Firearms And Deadly Weapons To Defend His Or Her Home Or Motor Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.

Session: 2023 Regular Session

Last Action: Died In Committee

Last Action Date: January 31, 2023

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Cedric Burnett (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 122)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 31, 2023 Died In Committee
House Jan 16, 2023 Referred To Judiciary B
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 17, 2023 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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