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MS HB1078

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jill Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-37-3 to expand the authorized use of proceeds from auctioned seized firearms
  • Allows law enforcement agencies to use auction proceeds to purchase any equipment for the agency, removing the previous restriction limiting use to bulletproof vests
  • Requires seized merchantable weapons to be sold at auction only to federally-licensed firearms dealers
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Monies from seized weapons; authorize law enforcement agency to use to purchase equipment for the agency.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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