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MS HB64

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School superintendents may appoint willing district employees to carry concealed weapons on school campuses for security purposes.

  • Employees must be licensed under Mississippi Code Section 45-9-101 to carry concealed weapons and complete a certified firearms safety and handling course from a nationally recognized organization or Department of Public Safety-approved instructor.

  • The Department of Public Safety must waive all weapon permit fees and provide free training for school employees appointed under this section.

  • Amendments to Section 45-9-101 and 97-37-7 ensure that fees are waived for school-appointed security personnel carrying concealed weapons.

  • The act takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

School property; authorize district superintendents to select certain employees to carry concealed weapons on campus.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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