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MS SB2881

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares all federal acts, laws, orders, rules and regulations that infringe on Second Amendment rights and Article I, Section 12 of the Mississippi Constitution invalid and without effect in Mississippi.

  • Specifically identifies federal acts ordering confiscation of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition from law-abiding citizens as invalid infringements.

  • Prohibits Mississippi public officers and employees from enforcing any federal firearm confiscation orders.

  • Makes it a misdemeanor for any official, agent, or employee of the United States government who enforces or attempts to enforce firearm confiscation in Mississippi.

  • Creates a private cause of action allowing Mississippi citizens to seek declaratory judgment and damages against any person or entity attempting to enforce federal firearm confiscation.

Legislative Description

Firearms; interpose state law in place of any federal law confiscating firearms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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