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MS HB634

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Shane Barnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies from adopting rules, regulations, or policies that restrict possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer or ownership of firearms or ammunition.

  • Prohibits cities and counties from using notices or bans to restrict licensed concealed firearm holders from entering certain locations, with limited exceptions for specific high-security areas and establishments.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations and prosecute them as official corruption crimes under state law if violations are not cured within 30 days of notice.

  • Creates civil liability for state officials and elected county/municipal officials found in violation, up to $1,000 plus attorney's fees, with public funds prohibited from defending violators.

  • Allows investigative and regulatory employees of the Secretary of State to carry weapons while performing their official duties.

Legislative Description

Firearms restriction; limit those by cities, counties and state agencies.

Last Action

Died In Conference

3/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/18/2021
Judiciary B1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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