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MS SB2107

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits counties and municipalities from adopting ordinances or entering into contracts or rental agreements that restrict possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer or ownership of firearms or ammunition.

  • Prevents state agencies from adopting rules, regulations, orders or policies that restrict firearms ownership and prohibits them from participating in firearm surrender programs.

  • Creates civil cause of action allowing citizens and concealed carry permit holders to sue state agencies for violations, with courts able to issue permanent injunctions and award up to $1,000 in damages plus attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs.

  • Exempts state law enforcement agencies from the restrictions when regulating firearms issued or used by law enforcement officers in the course of their official duties.

  • Allows counties and municipalities to regulate firearm discharge, storage of explosives, carrying firearms at public parks and meetings, and certain other specified uses under existing law.

Legislative Description

Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession.

Last Action

Died In Conference

3/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/23/2021
Judiciary, Division B1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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