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MS HB1013

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public servants and firearm dealers in Mississippi from enforcing federal laws regarding firearms, accessories, or ammunition manufactured and remaining exclusively within state borders.

  • Makes it a felony for federal officials or employees who enforce federal firearm laws on items owned or manufactured in Mississippi and staying within the state, punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine, or both.

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Attorney General to defend state citizens prosecuted by the federal government for manufacturing, selling, transferring, or possessing firearms or ammunition made and retained exclusively within Mississippi.

  • Declares unenforceable within Mississippi any federal law, rule, regulation, or order created after January 1, 2013 that bans or restricts semi-automatic firearms or magazines, or requires firearm registration.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Firearm Protection Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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