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MS HC23

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dana Criswell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares Mississippi a "Bill of Rights Sanctuary State" to protect constitutional rights under the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights from infringement by state, federal, and local governments.

  • Prohibits state agents, departments, and officials from knowingly participating in enforcement of acts deemed unconstitutional regarding religious freedom, speech, assembly, press, petition, and Second Amendment rights.

  • Defines "unlawful acts" to include firearm taxes, registration or tracking of firearms or owners, confiscation orders, possession bans, and use of state funds for gun buyback programs.

  • Exempts persons convicted of felony crimes from Second Amendment protections and does not affect prosecution of crimes where firearm possession is an aggravating factor.

  • Declares all provisions severable and directs that copies be furnished to the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Bill of Rights Sanctuary State; declare the State of Mississippi to be a.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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