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MS HB1149

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands fireworks retail sale period in June from June 15 to June 8, adding one week earlier in the month
  • Expands fireworks retail sale period in January from January 2 to January 9, adding one week later in the month
  • Classifies selling fireworks outside authorized dates as a misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $500 or up to 30 days in county jail
  • Maintains existing felony penalties for other violations of fireworks regulations, with fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year imprisonment
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Fireworks; expand authorized sale dates and classify sale on unauthorized dates as misdemeanor.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/14/2025
State Affairs1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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