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MS HB926

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows persons convicted of nonviolent felonies to possess and use firearms, knives (bowie, dirk, butcher, switchblade), metallic knuckles, blackjacks, or silencers for defense of their home or motor vehicle

  • Requires the person to prove they reside in the home or own the motor vehicle where the weapon is located to qualify for this exception

  • Maintains existing prohibition on weapon possession by violent felons unless they receive a pardon, federal relief from disability, or state certificate of rehabilitation

  • Violations remain a felony punishable by up to $5,000 fine, 1-10 years imprisonment, or both

  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence or.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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