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MS HB1114

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Troy Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi Legislature claims complete preemption over all firearms, ammunition, and accessories regulation, nullifying any existing or future local ordinances on the sale, purchase, transfer, ownership, possession, or transportation of firearms

  • Declares that any federal acts, laws, orders, or regulations infringing on Second Amendment rights are invalid and unrecognized in Mississippi, specifically targeting federal orders for confiscation of firearms from law-abiding citizens

  • Federal officials attempting to enforce firearm confiscation orders in Mississippi would be guilty of a misdemeanor, and affected citizens could file civil lawsuits for declaratory judgment and damages

  • State and local law enforcement are prohibited from enforcing federal firearm infringements, with courts and agencies directed to protect citizens' right to keep and bear arms within state borders

  • Local governments are prohibited from participating in gun buyback programs unless they adopt an ordinance requiring collected firearms to be sold at auction to licensed dealers, with proceeds going to the general fund

Legislative Description

The Second Amendment Preservation Act; create to provide that the Legislature preempts local firearms ordinances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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