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MS HB625

Bill

Status

Failed

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Makes it a felony for any federal official or employee who enforces federal firearm laws on weapons owned or manufactured in Mississippi that remain within the state, punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine.

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

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

  • Effective date: July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Firearm Protection Act; enact.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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