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Proposed Mississippi Firearm Legislation SB2383

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms, firearm entities and knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding.

Description: An Act To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision To Enter Into Any Contract That Discriminates Against Certain Entities Or Trade Associations; To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A County Or Municipality From Entering Into Any Contract Or Rental Agreement That Restricts The Possession, Carrying, Transportation, Sale, Transfer Or Ownership Of Firearms Or Knives; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Firearms Or Knives; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action To Challenge Ordinances And Regulations In Violation Of That Right; To Exempt State Law Enforcement Agencies From Regulating Law Enforcement Officers In The Course Of Their Official Duties; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; 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: Joseph Seymour (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 52)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 31, 2023 Died In Committee
Senate Jan 16, 2023 Referred To Judiciary, Division A
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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