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MS HB878

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Underwood McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "The Mississippi Houston/Hunter Act" to establish a legal framework for firearm hold agreements between federal firearms licensees and individual gun owners

  • Defines a "Firearm Hold Agreement" as a private transaction where a licensed dealer agrees to take physical possession of an owner's lawfully possessed firearm, hold it for an agreed period, and return it to the owner

  • Grants civil liability immunity to federal firearms licensees who return firearms to owners at the termination of a hold agreement

  • Immunity does not apply if the licensee engaged in unlawful conduct related to the hold agreement

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

The Mississippi Houston/Hunter Act; create to provide limited liability for federal firearm licensees with hold agreements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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