Loading chat...
MS HB569
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
Click for details
AI Summary
- Removes current limitations that prevent counties and municipalities from regulating the carrying of firearms in public parks, public meetings, political rallies, parades, and non-firearm-related athletic events
- Eliminates the "enhanced carry" provisions that allowed concealed carry license holders with special training endorsements to carry firearms in courthouses (except courtrooms during proceedings) and other restricted locations
- Removes the prohibition on counties and municipalities using written notice provisions to restrict concealed firearms on government-controlled property
- Deletes enforcement mechanisms that allowed citizens to sue local governments for firearm regulation violations, including potential $1,000 civil liability for elected officials
- Maintains existing concealed carry license requirements, fees ($80 initial, $40 renewal), and prohibited locations such as schools, polling places, courtrooms during proceedings, airports, and establishments primarily serving alcohol
Legislative Description
Firearms; revise limits placed on counties and municipalities to regulate.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Constitution1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
No bill text available