42 total bills, 8 anti-gun bills,
23 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Mississippi Firearm Legislation
42 total bills, 8 anti-gun bills,
23 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Ammunition; require record-keeping of sales.
Description: An Act To Require Record-keeping Of Sales Of Pistol Or Rifle Cartridges; To Amend Section 97-37-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Recreational firearms; require to be stored in same manner as other firearms.
Description: An Act To Create New Section 97-37-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Engaged In The Business Of Dealing Or Selling Firearms To Store Bb Guns And Compressed Air Recreational Firearms In The Same Manner; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Weapons; prohibit discharge near petroleum products.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Discharge Of Firearms Near Property Where Petroleum Products Are Located; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; authorize to be carried at highway welcome centers and rest areas.
Description: An Act To Amend Sections 45-9-101 And 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Carrying Of Certain Firearms At Highway Welcome Centers And Rest Areas; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms silencers; bring forward section of law that regulates.
Description: An Act To Bring Forward Section 97-37-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Firearm Silencers, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; revise limits placed on counties and municipalities to regulate.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limitations Placed On Counties And Municipalities To Regulate The Carrying Of Firearms; To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Authority Of A Concealed License Holder To Enter Certain Buildings; To Bring Forward Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Firearms Permits, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Concealed weapon license; require court/mental treatment facilities to notify Department of Public Safety.
Description: An Act To Provide That If A Court Adjudicates A Person As Mentally Incompetent Or Orders That A Person Be Committed To A Hospital, Mental Health Treatment Facility Or Other Institution Qualified To Provide Care And Treatment For Persons With Mental Illness, Then The Clerk Of Court Shall Notify The Department Of Public Safety Of Such Order; To Provide That If A Person Voluntarily Commits Himself Or Herself To Such A Hospital, Facility Or Institution, Then The Hospital, Facility Or Institution Shall Notify The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That The Department May Use The Information Contained In The Notification Solely For Purposes Associated With Issuing, Denying, Suspending Or Revoking Such Person's License, Or Application For A License To Carry A Stun Gun, Concealed Pistol Or Concealed Revolver; To Provide That Records Associated With This Information Are Not Public; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Require That The Department Maintain An Automated Listing Of Persons Who Are The Subject Of Such Notifications And Review The Listing As Necessary; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; restrict access from persons who are mentally incompetent.
Description: An Act To Provide That If A Court Adjudicates A Person As Mentally Incompetent Or Orders That A Person Be Committed To A Hospital, Mental Health Treatment Facility Or Other Institution Qualified To Provide Care And Treatment For Persons With Mental Illness, Then The Clerk Of Court Shall Notify The Department Of Public Safety Of Such Order; To Provide That If A Person Voluntarily Commits Himself Or Herself To Such A Hospital, Facility Or Institution, Then The Hospital, Facility Or Institution Shall Notify The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That The Department May Use The Information Contained In The Notification Solely For Purposes Associated With Issuing, Denying, Suspending Or Revoking Such Person's License, Or Application For A License To Carry A Stun Gun, Concealed Pistol Or Concealed Revolver; To Provide That Records Associated With This Information Are Not Public; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Require That The Department Maintain An Automated Listing Of Persons Who Are The Subject Of Such Notifications And Review The Listing As Necessary; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; clarify meaning of courthouse and courtroom for purpose of carrying.
Description: An Act To Amend Sections 45-9-101 And 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Meaning Of The Words, Courthouse And Courtroom, Within The Provisions Of Law Regulating The Carrying Of Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2016
Title: Mississippi Employee Firearm Protection Act of 2016; create.
Description: An Act To Create The Mississippi Employee Firearm Protection Act Of 2016; To Amend Section 45-9-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Public Or Private Employer From Restricting An Employee's Possession Of A Firearm In The Employee's Privately Owned Motor Vehicle While Parked In A Public Or Private Parking Area; To Require The Employee To Possess A Valid Concealed Carry Permit Or Mississippi Hunting License; To Provide That The Firearm Must Be Kept In The Employee's Motor Vehicle And Kept From Ordinary Observation; To Authorize An Employer To Make Inquiry Into Whether An Employee Possesses A Firearm In Their Motor Vehicle Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That An Employer May Not Take Adverse Action Against An Employee If The Employee Has Complied With The Requirements Of This Section; To Provide Recovery Against The Employer If The Employer Has Wrongfully Taken Adverse Action Against An Employee; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Concealed weapon; authorize reduce fees for certain older persons.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Exceptions To The Concealed Weapon License Law For The Benefit Of License Applicants Who Are 65 Years Of Age Or Older; To Set The License Fee For Such Applicants At Twenty-five Dollars; To Allow Such Applicants To Have Their Fingerprints Taken At Any Office Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, For A Maximum Fee Of Five Dollars; To Provide That Such Applicants Shall Immediately Have Their Fingerprints Processed, Background Checks Conducted, Required Notifications To Local Law Enforcement Officers Made, And Their Licenses Issued Or Denied, At The Location Where The Fingerprints Were Taken; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms permits; revise renewal process.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Renewal Process For Firearms Permits; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2016
Title: Firearms; restrict regulations by certain public bodies regarding.
Description: An Act To Amend Sections 45-9-51 And 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No City, County, State Agency, Board Or Commission May Require A Special Taxation On The Carrying Of Firearms; To Also Prohibit Such From Creating Restrictions Regarding Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2016
Title: Mississippi Second Amendment Preservation Act; create.
Description: An Act To Create The Mississippi Second Amendment Preservation Act; To Prohibit Enforcement Of Federal Law Regarding Firearms, Accessories Or Ammunition; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act By State Employees Or Political Subdivisions Of This State; To Amend Sections 45-9-101, 97-37-5, 97-37-7, 97-37-31, 97-37-103, 97-37-105, 25-65-75 And 27-33-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; prohibit special taxation by cities and counties.
Description: An Act To Amend Sections 45-9-51 And 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No City, County Or State May Require A Special Taxation On The Carrying Of Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; require chief law enforcement officer to certify application to make or transfer unless applicant is prohibited by law from receiving firearm.
Description: An Act To Require A Chief Law Enforcement Officer To Certify An Application To Make Or Transfer A Firearm If Such Certification Is Necessary Under Federal Law Unless The Applicant Is Prohibited From Receiving The Firearm; To Create A Procedure For Appeals Of Denials Of Certification By A Chief Law Enforcement Officer; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; prohibit enforcement of certain federal law relating to.
Description: An Act To Prohibit Enforcement Of Certain Laws Regarding Firearms, Accessories Or Ammunition; To Provide Penalties For State Officials, Agents Or Employees Who Violate This Act; To Provide That This Act Does Not Apply To The Enforcement Of Federal Law For The Sole Purpose Of Transferring Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2016
Title: "Mississippi Church Protection Act"; create.
Description: An Act To Create The "mississippi Church Protection Act"; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Defenses For A Person Indicted Or Charged For A Violation Of The Provision Of Law Regulating The Use Of Firearms; To Amend Section 97-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Killing A Person While Acting As A Participant Of A Church Or Place Of Worship Security Team Is Justifiable Homicide; To Prohibit Enforcement Of Unconstitutional Federal Rules And Orders; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Approved by Governor
Last Action Date: April 15, 2016
Title: Firearms; prohibit public employers from prohibiting employees from carrying if employee has permit and training endorsement.
Description: An Act To Prohibit A Public Employer From Prohibiting An Employee With A Firearm Permit And Training Endorsement From Carrying A Concealed Pistol Or Revolver On The Employer's Property; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-1, 97-37-7 And 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearm; require chief law enforcement officer to certify application to make or transfer if applicant is not prohibited under federal or state law from receiving.
Description: An Act To Require A Chief Law Enforcement Officer To Certify An Application To Make Or Transfer A Firearm When Such Application Is Necessary Under Federal Law If The Applicant Is Not Prohibited From Receiving The Firearm; To Provide A Procedure For Appeals From Denial Of Certification; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Knife law preemption; prohibit local government entities from adopting restrictive policies relating to.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No County, Municipality Or Political Subdivision Thereof Shall Adopt Any Ordinance, Rule Or Regulation Restricting The Possession, Sale, Purchase, Transfer, Licensing, Manufacture, Ownership Or Use Of A Knife, Knife Making Components Or Knives In A Manner More Restrictive Than Provided By Law; To Amend Section 45-9-53 And 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2016
Title: Sport-shooting ranges; provide guidelines.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 17-25-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Guidelines For Sport-shooting Ranges; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Approved by Governor
Last Action Date: April 11, 2016
Title: Firearm Protection Act; enact.
Description: An Act To Prohibit Enforcement Of Federal Law Regarding Firearms, Accessories Or Ammunition Manufactured In The State That Remains Within The Borders Of The State; To Provide That Any Federal Law Which Attempts To Ban A Semi-automatic Firearm Or To Limit The Size Of A Magazine Of A Firearm Or Other Limitation On Firearms In This State Shall Be Unenforceable In The State; To Provide A Penalty For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Sections 45-9-101, 97-37-5, 97-37-7, 97-37-31, 97-37-103 And 97-37-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Silencers; revise language regarding registration.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For Silencers To Be Registered With The Department Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: MS Constitutional Carry and Citizens Self-Defense Act; create.
Description: An Act To Create The "mississippi Constitutional Carry And Citizens Self-defense Act"; To Create New Section 97-37-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Person May Carry Any Weapon In Certain Locations; To Amend Section 97-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person May Carry A Concealed Or Unconcealed Pistol, Revolver Or Stun Gun In All Areas Of The State That Do Not Prohibit Such Carrying If The Person Is At Least 18 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Municipalities And Counties Are Not Authorized To Regulate The Carrying Of Concealed Or Unconcealed Firearms; To Amend Section 97-37-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Institutions Of Higher Learning From The Definition Of Educational Property For Purposes Of Regulating Weapons On Educational Property; To Provide That It Shall Not Be A Violation For Any Person Who Is At Least 18 Years Of Age And Legally Able To Possess A Firearm To Carry Such On The Campus Of A Community Or Junior College; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Penalty For Carrying A Concealed Firearm Without A Permit; To Reduce The Age To Qualify For A Concealed Permit To 18 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning Shall Not Create Any Regulation That Prohibits The Carrying Of Any Firearm, Whether Such Firearm Is Concealed Or Not Concealed, On Any Land, Building Or Property Belonging To, Controlled By Or Assigned To The Use And Benefit Of The Board; To Amend Section 37-29-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning Shall Not Create Any Regulation That Prohibits The Carrying Of Any Firearm, Whether Such Firearm Is Concealed Or Not Concealed, On Any Land, Building Or Property Belonging To, Controlled By Or Assigned To The Use And Benefit Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; prohibit altering serial number.
Description: An Act To Prohibit Altering The Serial Number Of A Firearm; To Prohibit The Possession Of Such Firearms; To Provide Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; remove license requirement to carry concealed in a holster on a person's body.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No License Shall Be Required To Carry A Pistol Or Revolver In A Holster That Is Concealed On A Person's Body; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Manslaughter; require each case to be tried on individual merits.
Description: An Act To Provide That Charges Of Manslaughter Shall Be Tried On The Merits Of Each Individual Case Without Regard To Certain Defenses; To Amend Sections 97-3-15, 97-3-27, 97-3-29, 97-3-31, 97-3-33, 97-3-35, 97-3-39, 97-3-41, 97-3-45 And 97-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Concealed weapons permit; exempt retired law enforcement officers.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-6-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define "retired Law Enforcement Officer"; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Retired Law Enforcement Officers From Licensing Requirements To Carry A Concealed Weapon; To Amend Section 45-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
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.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearm permit fees; reduce.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Lower Permit Fees; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Seized weapon; require to be returned to owner, if charges dismissed or person acquitted.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Seized Weapons Returned To The Owner; To Provide That This Requirement Shall Be Applied To All Law Enforcement Agencies, Governmental Entities And Political Subdivisions; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Concealed carry permit, enhanced; revise qualifications for military members or veterans.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications Necessary For A Member Or Veteran Of Any Active Or Reserve Component Of The United States Armed Forces To Receive An Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Federal Firearm, Magazine and Register Ban Enforcement Act; create.
Description: An Act To Create The "mississippi Federal Firearm, Magazine And Register Ban Enforcement Act"; To Enact Definitions; To Provide Certain Acts Regarding Firearms By Public Employees And Officers Of Governmental Entities Are Prohibited; To Provide Penalties; To Establish That Certain Laws Are Unenforceable By State And Local Government Officials, Agents Or Employees; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Public universities; provide for a State University System and local boards of trustees.
Description: An Act To Amend Sections 37-101-1, 37-101-2, 37-101-3, 37-101-5, 37-101-7, 37-101-9, 37-101-11, 37-101-13, 37-101-15, 37-101-16, 37-101-19, 37-101-21, 37-101-23, 37-101-27, 37-101-29, 37-101-30, 37-103-1 And 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Responsibility For The Administration Of The State University System Established Under The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide For The Selection Of The Board Of Governors Of The State University System And To Prescribe Its Powers And Duties, To Clarify The Powers And Duties Of The Legislature Relating To The State University System, To Provide For The Selection Of A Chancellor Of The State University System By The Board Of Governors And Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Chancellor, To Provide For The Selection Of The Local University Boards Of Trustees And To Prescribe Their Powers And Duties, To Provide For The Selection Of University Presidents And Prescribe Their Powers And Duties; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Federal Firearm, Magazine and Register Ban Enforcement Act; create.
Description: An Act To Create The "mississippi Federal Firearm, Magazine And Register Ban Enforcement Act"; To Enact Definitions; To Provide Certain Acts Regarding Firearms By Public Employees And Officers Of Governmental Entities Are Prohibited; To Provide Penalties; To Establish That Certain Laws Are Unenforceable By State And Local Government Officials, Agents Or Employees; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Silencers on firearms; revise prohibition.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Prohibition On Silencers On Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Approved by Governor
Last Action Date: April 5, 2016
Title: Weapons; revise employer's restrictions.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of Employers To Restrict Storage Of A Weapon In A Locked, Parked Vehicle In Employer-provided Parking; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Firearms; revise penalty for possession of by convicted felon.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For Possession Of A Firearm By A Convicted Felon; To Provide A Mandatory Minimum For Certain Offenses; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Keyaurdra's Law; require unique identifying mark on bullet casings.
Description: An Act To Be Known As Keyaurdra's Law; To Create New Section 97-37-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Center-fire Pistol And Rifle Cartridges Sold In Mississippi Bear A Unique Identifying Mark; To Require Sellers Of Ammunition To Keep Records As To The Purchaser Of Such Ammunition By Serial Number Or Other Unique Identifying Mark; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Weapon; revise employer's restrictions.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of Employers To Restrict Storage Of A Weapon In A Locked, Parked Vehicle In Employer-provided Parking; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Domestic abuse; clarify that perpetrator prohibited to possess a firearm.
Description: An Act To Amend Sections 93-21-15, 97-3-7 And 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition That Persons Convicted Of Certain Offenses, Whether Felony Or Misdemeanor, Are Prohibited From Possessing A Firearm; To Conform To Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
