38 total bills, 7 anti-gun bills,
15 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Mississippi Firearm Legislation
38 total bills, 7 anti-gun bills,
15 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Bill of Rights Sanctuary State; declare the State of Mississippi to be a.
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Declaring The State Of Mississippi To Be A Bill Of Rights Sanctuary State.
Last Action: Died On Calendar
Last Action Date: April 1, 2021
Title: Tribal identification cards; recognize as legal means of personal identification.
Description: An Act To Create New Section 1-3-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms Describing Photo Identification That Are Legal In This State; To Create New Section 97-7-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Counterfeiting, Fraud Or Misrepresentation In Relation To A Tribal Identification Card; To Amend Section 27-115-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Age To Buy A Lottery Ticket; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Identity For A Concealed Carry License; To Amend Section 49-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Identity To Obtain A Hunting Or Fishing License; To Amend Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Identity Required For Scrap Sales; To Amend Section 67-3-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Proof Of Identity For Purchase Of Alcohol; To Amend Section 75-9-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Identity In Ucc Filing Statements; To Amend Section 75-24-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Personally Identifying Information That Can Be Compromised In A Security Breach; To Amend Section 75-67-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Identity For Pawnshop Transactions; To Amend Section 75-95-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Identity Required For Precious Item Resale; To Amend Section 93-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Age Required To Obtain A Marriage License; To Amend Section 93-29-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Factors To Determine Risk Of Abduction; To Amend Section 97-17-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Proof Of Identity Required For Scrap Sales; To Amend Section 97-45-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of Personal Information In The Context Of Certain Computer Crimes; To Amend Section 45-35-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Dealing With Fraudulent Nondriver Identification Cards, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Approved by Governor
Last Action Date: March 18, 2021
Title: DPS; make revision to gun permit residency requirement and certain driver's license petitions for review.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Waive The Residency Requirement For Spouses Of Active Military Personnel For Gun Permits; To Amend Section 63-11-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Petition To Review A Forfeiture, Suspension Or Denial Of The Issuance Of A Driver's License Be Served Upon The Commissioner Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 2, 2021
Title: Certificate of rehabilitation; authorize those convicted in another state to apply for a.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Certificate Of Rehabilitation For Any Person Convicted Of A Federal Crime Or A Felony Out Of State; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 2, 2021
Title: Certificate of Rehabilitation; expand authorization to other groups.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Authorization For Certificates Of Rehabilitation For Persons Convicted Of Crimes Under Federal Law, In State Military Court Or In Other States; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
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 2, 2021
Title: Firearms; clarify licensing procedure.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Procedures For Issuing Firearms Licenses And Enhanced Carry Firearms Licenses; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Stun gun; remove the term from the prohibited firearms category.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Firearms Licensing Procedure By Removing The Term "stun Gun" From The Concealed Carry Firearms Category; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Law enforcement officers' sidearms; clarify retention of.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality Or County To Provide A Retired Law Enforcement Officer Or His Or Her Spouse, If Such Officer Is Killed In The Line Of Duty, The Sidearm Worn By The Officer; To Bring Forward Section 45-9-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Retention Of Sidearms To Certain Persons Employed By The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 45-3-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Retention Of Sidearms For Certain Persons Employed By The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Or Agent Of The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 25-31-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Retention Of Sidearms For Any District Attorney, Legal Assistant To A District Attorney Or Criminal Investigator Employed By A District Attorney Who Retires Under The Public Employees' Retirement System, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearms restriction; limit those by cities, counties and state agencies.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit State Agencies From Restricting The Possession Of Firearms; 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; To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investigative And Regulatory Employees Of The Secretary Of State's Office To Carry Weapons; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Conference
Last Action Date: March 29, 2021
Title: Domestic violence; prohibit those convicted of from carrying weapons.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Person Convicted Of Domestic Violence From Carrying A Weapon; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Concealed firearms; clarify prohibition for 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, To Require That The Department Maintain An Automated Listing Of Persons Who Are The Subject Of Such Notifications And Review The Listing As Necessary; To Bring Forward Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearms licensed; require proof of mental health evaluation.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Proof Of A Mental Health Examination To Prove Mental Health Before A Person May Be Approved For A License To Carry A Concealed Firearm; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearms; prohibit discharge near petroleum.
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 2, 2021
Title: The Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act of Mississippi; create.
Description: An Act To Create "the Combating Violence, Disorder And Looting And Law Enforcement Protection Act Of Mississippi"; To Define Terms Relating To Such Act; To Provide That Anyone Who Acts With An Assembly Of Six Or More People And Creates An Immediate Danger Or Disturbs Any Other Person's Legal Right Of Enjoyment Shall Be Guilty Of A Felony; To Provide A Defense To Prosecution; To Prohibit Any Person In An Assembly From Obstructing Traffic; To Prohibit The Throwing Of An Object At Another Person; To Provide Enhanced Penalties If The Object Hits A Law Enforcement Officer; To Prohibit Defacing Of Property During An Assembly; To Provide Penalties For Such; To Prohibit Harassment During An Assembly; To Prohibit Unemployment Benefits For Any Person Who Participates In A Violent Assembly; To Require The Termination Of Any State Or Local Employee Who Is Convicted For Violating This Act; To Prohibit Filing Of Any Action Against The State Or Local Government If A Person Is Convicted For Violating This Act; To Require Municipalities And Counties To Provide Proof That Such Municipality Or County Has Not Disproportionately Reduced Their Law Enforcement's Budget; To Amend Section 97-17-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Penalties Of Looting Against Businesses; To Bring Forward Section 97-17-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Malicious Mischief, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 97-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Violations Of This Act To The Definition Of The Crime Racketeering Provisions; To Amend Section 97-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Justifiable Homicide By Adding Defense Of A Business Or Self During A Violent Disorderly Assembly; To Amend Section 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception For Tort Immunity When A Governmental Entity Fails To Provide Proper Law Enforcement Protection During A Violent And Disorderly Assembly; To Amend Sections 97-35-23 And 97-35-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For Obstructing Traffic During An Assembly; To Amend Sections 71-5-511 And 71-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Justifiable homicide; add defense of business during looting or a riot as a ground for.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Defense By A Business Owner During A Riot, Looting Or Any Violent Protest As A Ground For Justifiable Homicide; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Weapons; authorize investigative and regulatory enforcement employees of the Secretary of State's office to carry.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investigative And Regulatory Employees Of The Secretary Of State's Office To Carry Weapons; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearm discharge; increase penalties when discharged on public streets.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Discharge Of A Firearm And Include Areas Zoned As Residential; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearms; authorize concealed carry without a permit during emergency evacuations.
Description: An Act To Amend Sections 45-9-101, 97-37-1 And 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Concealed Carry Of Firearms Without A License During An Emergency Evacuation; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Law enforcement officers; exempt from concealed firearms permit fees and renewal fees.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Law Enforcement Officers Who Are Employed With A Law Enforcement Agency Of A Municipality, County Or State At The Time Of Application For A Concealed Carry Permit From Permitting Fees And Renewal Fees; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Approved by Governor
Last Action Date: March 17, 2021
Title: Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence or.
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 Car; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearms Protection Act; create.
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 2, 2021
Title: Firearms possession; authorize for nonviolent felons in homes and cars.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Utility shutoffs; revise governor's authority regarding.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 33-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Governor's Emergency Authority To Allow For Local Governing Authorities To Have Discretion On Suspending Certain Utility Shutoffs During An Emergency; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Emergency executive order; limit state of emergency orders to 30 days.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 33-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Time Period Of State Of Emergency Proclamations To 30 Days; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: State of emergency; provide a maximum time period for and authorize Department of Health to store dead bodies if necessary.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 33-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of "state Of Emergency", "local Emergency" And "natural Emergency" In The Mississippi Emergency Management Law To Include "an Epidemic" And "a Pandemic"; To Amend Section 33-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Maximum Time Period For Any State Of Emergency Or Declaration Of Emergency Impact Area; To Prohibit Continuations Of Such Emergencies Except By Legislative Enactment; To Create New Section 41-39-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Receive And Store Dead Human Bodies When The Governor Proclaims A State Of Emergency And Insufficient Facilities Exist In Counties And Municipalities To Receive And Store The Bodies; To Amend Sections 41-61-61 And 41-61-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: March 2, 2021
Title: Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession.
Description: An Act 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; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Firearms; 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.
Last Action: Died In Conference
Last Action Date: March 29, 2021
Title: Emergency Management Law; revise definition to include a public health emergency and revise emergency powers of the Governor.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 33-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "natural Emergency" As Used In The Emergency Management Law To Include A Public Health Emergency Such As An Epidemic Or A Pandemic; To Amend Section 33-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Duration Of Certain State Of Emergencies To 45 Days Unless Extended By The Legislature; To Authorize The Governor, Upon Guidance From The Department Of Health, To Allow Certain Medical Professional Licensees In Other States To Perform Professional Services In Mississippi During The Period Of A Declared Emergency; To Create New Section 41-39-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Health To Take Possession Of Dead Human Bodies In Any County Where The Department Believes That The County Lacks Sufficient Facilities And Trained Personnel; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Misdemeanants; may not possess a weapon under certain circumstances.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Possession Of A Weapon By Certain Misdemeanants; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Concealed weapon permit; authorize Secretary of State to designate certain employees for.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Designate Certain Employees For A Concealed Weapon Permit To Perform Investigative Or Regulatory Enforcement Functions; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Concealed carry weapons permit; combine with driver's license or identification card.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Option Of Including A Concealed Carry Weapons Permit As A Notation On A Driver's License Or Identification Card; To Provide That The Expiration Date Shall Be The Same As That Of The Driver's License Or Identification Card; To Grant The Commissioner Of Public Safety The Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Which May Be Necessary To Ensure The Effectiveness Of The Concurrent Application And Renewal Processes; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Approved by Governor
Last Action Date: March 18, 2021
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 Centerfire 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 2, 2021
Title: Firearms; outlaw open carry of weapons at parades and demonstrations.
Description: An Act To Prohibit The Open Carrying Of A Firearm While At Certain Parades Or Demonstrations; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearms; interpose state law in place of any federal law confiscating firearms.
Description: An Act To Provide That The Comprehensive Firearms Code Of The State Of Mississippi Is Interposed In Place Of Any Federal Law Confiscating Firearms Of Law-abiding Citizens; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Concealed carry; allow licensee to update permanent address information online.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Safety To Allow A Licensee To Update The Permanent Address For A Concealed-carry License Online; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died On Calendar
Last Action Date: February 11, 2021
Title: "Second Amendment Preservation Act"; state firearm law preempts any local ordinance or regulation.
Description: An Act Entitled The "second Amendment Preservation Act"; To Provide That The Mississippi Legislature Preempts The Law Of Firearms, Components, Ammunition And Firearm Supplies To The Complete Exclusion Of Any Order, Ordinance Or Regulation By Any Political Subdivision Or Municipality Of This State; To Bring Forward Sections 45-9-51, 45-9-53 And 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Concealed Weapons And To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-7 And 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Deadly Weapons And Penalties; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Firearms; prohibit state cooperation with federal effort to ban.
Description: An Act To Codify Section 11-65-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit State Or Local Enabling Of Federal Gun Ban Enforcement; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Died In Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: Department of Public Safety; revise licensing.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Waive The Residency Requirement For A Concealed-carry License For A Member Of An Active Or Reserve Component Branch Of The United States Of America Armed Forces Stationed In Mississippi, Or The Spouse Of The Same; To Amend Sections 63-1-9 And 63-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 550, 2021 Regular Session, To Remove The Intermediate License; To Revise The Department Of Public Safety's Authority To Issue Driver's Licenses And Learner's Permits; To Require A Licensee Under A Certain Age To Be Supervised While Driving For The First 6 Months Of Possession Of A Driver's License; To Amend Section 63-11-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Petition Appealing The Forfeiture, Suspension Or Denial Of Issuance Of A License Shall Be Served On The Attorney General And The Commissioner Of Public Safety; To Create A New Section Of Law To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Establish An Alternative State Identification Card That Does Not Require Proof Of Domicile, For The Purpose Of Making A State Identification Card Available For Persons Who Do Not Have A Domicile To List; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury Into Which Shall Be Deposited Any Federal Monies That Are Made Available For The Establishment Of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In The State; To Amend Sections 45-33-43, 63-1-5, 63-1-10.1, 63-1-23, 63-1-35, 63-1-43 And 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 550, 2021 Regular Session, To Conform; To Amend Sections 63-1-6, 63-1-33 And 63-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Approved by Governor
Last Action Date: April 16, 2021
