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MS HB973

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vince Mangold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes youth court jurisdiction for minors who knowingly or intentionally possess a stolen firearm, placing these cases under circuit court (adult court) original jurisdiction
  • Amends Section 43-21-151 of Mississippi Code to add stolen firearm possession (prohibited under Section 97-37-35) to the list of offenses excluded from youth court
  • Children under age 13 remain protected from criminal prosecution under existing law, with parents potentially liable civilly for their acts
  • Expands existing exceptions that already place minors in adult court for crimes punishable by life imprisonment/death and felonies committed with deadly weapons
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Possession of a stolen firearm; exclude from youth court jurisdiction.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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