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MS HB550

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Karl Oliver

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State legislature preempts all local regulation of firearms, ammunition, components, and supplies, nullifying any existing or future county or municipal orders, ordinances, or regulations in this field
  • Declares all federal acts, laws, orders, and regulations that infringe on Second Amendment rights invalid in Mississippi, specifically rejecting any federal orders confiscating firearms from law-abiding citizens
  • Prohibits state public officers or employees from enforcing federal firearm infringement laws; federal officials who attempt enforcement are guilty of a misdemeanor
  • Citizens subjected to enforcement of prohibited federal firearm laws have a private cause of action for declaratory judgment and damages against those attempting enforcement
  • Exempts universities, colleges, community colleges, and junior colleges from the provisions of the act

Legislative Description

Second Amendment Preservation Act; authorize with exclusion for universities and colleges.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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