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MS HB624

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dana Criswell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the term "stun gun" from Mississippi's concealed carry licensing statute (Section 45-9-101), eliminating stun guns from the category of weapons requiring a concealed carry permit
  • Stun guns will no longer be subject to the same licensing requirements, fees, and restrictions that apply to concealed pistols and revolvers
  • The change affects multiple provisions throughout the statute, including application requirements, license display requirements, renewal procedures, and reciprocity agreements with other states
  • All other concealed carry requirements remain unchanged, including the $80 license fee, 5-year license validity, age requirements (21 or 18 for military members), and prohibited locations such as courthouses, schools, and polling places
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Stun gun; remove the term from the prohibited firearms category.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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