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MS SB2464

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from entering into contracts with companies that discriminate against firearm entities, knife entities, or their trade associations, requiring written verification for contracts valued at $40,000 or more paid from public funds.

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 45-9-51 to prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting ordinances or entering contracts that restrict possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer, or ownership of firearms, ammunition, or knives.

  • Prevents state agencies from adopting rules, policies, or notices restricting firearms or knives, and prohibits participation in firearm or knife buyback programs where individuals receive compensation for surrendering weapons.

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing citizens to sue state agencies, counties, or municipalities for declaratory and injunctive relief for violations, with potential liability of up to $1,000 plus attorney's fees for violating officials.

  • Exempts state law enforcement agencies from these restrictions when regulating weapons issued or used by law enforcement officers in the course of their official duties; effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Firearms, firearm entities and knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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