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MS HB1793
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Bounds
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AI Summary
- Retail sales of firearm safes would become exempt from Mississippi sales tax during the annual Second Amendment Weekend holiday, which runs from 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday in August through midnight the following Sunday
- Firearm safes are defined as locking containers or enclosures (excluding glass-faced containers) equipped with padlocks, key locks, combination locks, or other locking devices designed for secure storage of one or more firearms
- The exemption adds firearm safes to existing Second Amendment Weekend tax-exempt items, which already include firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies such as archery equipment, cases, hearing protection, holsters, belts, and slings
- The exemption applies when title or possession transfers during the holiday period, or when a purchaser orders and pays for an item and the seller accepts for immediate shipment, even if delivery occurs later
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Sales tax; exempt retail sales of firearm safes during annual Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend holiday.
Last Action
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/4/2026
Ways and Means1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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