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MS HB598

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Churches and other places of worship may establish policies allowing the carrying of concealed firearms on their property, reversing the default prohibition
  • If a church that allows firearms wishes to change its policy and prohibit them, it must post notice of the prohibition in a conspicuous place
  • The bill amends both the concealed carry license statute (Section 45-9-101) and the general weapons statute (Section 97-37-1) to implement these changes
  • Persons over 18 years old may carry concealed firearms at churches or places of worship that have adopted a firearms-permitting policy without needing a concealed carry license
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Concealed weapons; revise prohibition against carrying in church or other place of worship.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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