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MS SB2558
Bill
AI Summary
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Criminalizes discharging a firearm with criminal negligence within or into any public park (municipal or county-owned), classified as a misdemeanor
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Penalty upon conviction includes a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment in county jail for 30 days to 6 months, or both
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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
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Defines "properly supervised range" as ranges operated by NRA-affiliated clubs, nationally recognized shooting organizations, schools, or government-approved facilities
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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