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MS SB2558

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Criminalizes discharging a firearm with criminal negligence within or into any public park (municipal or county-owned), classified as a misdemeanor

  • Penalty upon conviction includes a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment in county jail for 30 days to 6 months, or both

  • Exceptions include: self-defense (as allowed under Section 97-3-15), use on supervised shooting ranges, discharge with special permit from sheriff or police chief, animal control officer duties, use of blanks, and self-defense against animal attacks

  • Defines "properly supervised range" as ranges operated by NRA-affiliated clubs, nationally recognized shooting organizations, schools, or government-approved facilities

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Firearms; criminalize the discharge of within the limits of or into a public park.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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