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MS HB1793

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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