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MS SB2792

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Witherspoon

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes subsection (7) from Section 43-21-159, Mississippi Code of 1972, which had prohibited transfer of firearm possession offenses by children age 15 and older to youth court.

  • Allows youth court to retain jurisdiction over firearm possession cases by juveniles age 15 and older that would constitute felonies if committed by adults.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Youth court; revise jurisdiction of for certain cases involving juveniles in possession of firearms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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