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MS HB1192

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows persons with qualifying disabilities who are exempt from hunting license requirements to use air rifles during any open gun season for deer, turkey, or small game

  • Qualifying disabilities include total service-connected disability (per VA), total disability (per Social Security Administration), paraplegia, or multiple amputee status

  • Defines "air rifle" as any gun discharging pellets, BBs, or projectiles using compressed air or gas with force capable of causing bodily harm

  • Hunters using this provision during gun deer season must still comply with existing requirements under Section 49-7-31.1

  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Air rifle; authorize use during open season with guns for individuals exempt from hunting license requirement by reason of disability.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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