32 total bills, 9 anti-gun bills,
7 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Mississippi Firearm Legislation
32 total bills, 9 anti-gun bills,
7 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Taxes; increase certain and use revenue to provide assistance to hospitals for uncompensated medical care services.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Sales Tax Rate On Sales Of Firearms, Ammunition, Archery Equipment, Motorcycles, All-terrain Vehicles And Jet Skis; To Amend Section 27-65-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Sales Revenue Collected From Such Increases To Sales Tax Rates Under Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-25 Shall Be Deposited, Without Diversion, Into A Special Fund Created In The State Treasury As The "mississippi Hospitals Uncompensated Care Assistance Fund"; To Amend Section 27-69-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "tobacco" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Define The Term "vapor Product" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Excise Taxes Levied On Cigarettes And Other Tobacco; To Amend Sections 27-69-15, 27-69-27, 27-69-33 And 27-69-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 27-69-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Tobacco Taxes Collected From The Increases To Tobacco Tax Rates Under This Act Shall Be Deposited Into The "mississippi Hospitals Uncompensated Care Assistance Fund"; To Create The "mississippi Hospitals Uncompensated Care Assistance Fund" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Administered By The Department Of Health; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Used To Provide Assistance To Hospitals For The Cost Of Uncompensated Medical Care Services; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Ways and Means
Last Action Date: January 7, 2026
Title: Tasers and stun guns; prohibit use of by law enforcement officers.
Description: An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Tasers And Stun Guns By Law Enforcement Officers In The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Sections 97-37-1, 45-9-101, 45-6-11 And 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 7, 2026
Title: Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence or motor vehicle.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess And Use Firearms And Deadly Weapons To Defend His Or Her Home Or Motor Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 8, 2026
Title: Voting rights and expungement; person may have voting rights restored and certain felony records expunged after five years.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Certain Disenfranchising Crimes, Except For Arson, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, Embezzlement, Murder, Rape, Or Statutory Rape, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Revoked, But Shall Have The Right To Vote Automatically Restored After He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Is A United States Citizen, Who Has Been Convicted Of Certain Felonies Shall Be Eligible To Have His Or Her Record Automatically Expunged Five Years After Completion Of All Terms And Conditions Of Such Conviction; To Amend Sections 45-27-7, 45-27-21 And 45-34-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Circuit Clerk, Upon The Entering Of An Order Of Expunction, Forward A Certified Copy Of Such Order To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center At The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Remove Such Person's Criminal History Record Information, Conviction Information, And Disposition Form From The Mississippi Central Criminal Database Within Forty-five Days Of Receiving A Certified Copy Of Such Order Of Expunction; To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Firearms Prohibition For Persons Who Receive An Order Of Expunction; To Bring Forward Sections 45-1-45, 45-27-9, 45-27-11 And 45-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B;Constitution
Last Action Date: January 12, 2026
Title: Unserialized firearms ("ghost guns"); create crime of possession of.
Description: An Act To Create The Crime Of Possessing An Unserialized Firearm Or Unserialized Unfinished Firearm Frame Or Receiver, Commonly Known As A "ghost Gun"; To Define Certain Terms; To Require A Firearm Manufactured Using 3d Printing Technology To Be Serialized; To Prescribe Requirements For The Serialization Of Firearms; To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Publish Notice Of The Requirements Of This Act; To Exempt Certain Firearms From The Serialization Requirements; To Establish Criminal Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 12, 2026
Title: Firearm endorsement; require to be placed on driver's license.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Issue A New, Renewal Or Duplicate Driver's License, Temporary Driving Permit Or Commercial Driver's License To Any Licensed Firearm Holder Which States The Type Of Enhanced Firearm Endorsement The Licensee Or Permittee Possesses; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 12, 2026
Title: Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess And Use Firearms And Deadly Weapons To Defend His Or Her Home; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 14, 2026
Title: The Mississippi Houston/Hunter Act; create to provide limited liability for federal firearm licensees with hold agreements.
Description: An Act To Create The "mississippi Houston/hunter Act" To Regulate Firearm Hold Agreements; To Provide Immunity For Such Hold If The Hold Is Otherwise Lawful; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary A
Last Action Date: January 16, 2026
Title: The Second Amendment Preservation Act; create to provide that the Legislature preempts local firearms ordinances.
Description: An Act Entitled The "second Amendment Preservation Act"; To Provide That The Mississippi Legislature Preempts The Law Of Firearms, Components, Ammunition And Firearm Supplies To The Complete Exclusion Of Any Order, Ordinance Or Regulation By Any Political Subdivision Or Municipality Of This State; To Bring Forward Sections 45-9-51, 45-9-53 And 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Concealed Weapons And To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-7 And 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Deadly Weapons And Penalties; To Provide That The Comprehensive Firearms Code Of The State Of Mississippi Is Interposed In Place Of Any Federal Law Confiscating Firearms Of Law-abiding Citizens; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 16, 2026
Title: Firearms licensing; exempt constables from requirements.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Constables From The Licensing Requirements For Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Firearms permit; authorize online renewal.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Renewal Of Firearms Permit Online; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Youth court jurisdiction; exclude youth with certain firearms' charges.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding The Jurisdiction Of The Circuit Court When A Child Violates Sections 97-37-1 Or 97-37-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, When Accompanied By A Violation Of Certain Felony Crimes; To Amend Section 97-37-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding The Transfer Of Firearms; To Create A Criminal Penalty For Shooting Or Discharging A Firearm Into A Group Of Two Or More People; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Secretary of State; authorize investigative staff to carry firearms.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Employees Of The Secretary Of State Who Are Authorized By The Secretary Of State To Perform Investigative Or Regulatory Functions To Carry Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To State Affairs
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: MS Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention, Child Safety, and Domestic Violence; create.
Description: An Act To Create The Mississippi Task Force On Gun Violence Prevention, Child Safety And Domestic Violence; To Prescribe The Purpose Of The Task Force; To Provide The Members And Duties Of The Task Force; To Provide Certain Reporting Of The Task Force Regarding Legislative And Policy Recommendations; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Mississippians; create.
Description: An Act To Be Known As The Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Mississippians Act; To Declare The Public Policy Of The State; To Urge Congress And The President To Stop Government From Weaponizing Financial Institutions; To Amend Title 81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Codify Standards For Fair Access To Financial Services Consistent With Executive Order 14331; To Prohibit State Regulators From Coercing Financial Institutions Into Terminating Customer Accounts Based On Nonquantitative Factors; To Require The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Review Agency Guidance; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Banking and Financial Services
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Drug and alcohol testing; bring forward statutes addressing government employees.
Description: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 71-7-1 Through 71-7-15 And 71-7-19 Through 71-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize Public And Private Employers To Voluntarily Elect To Conduct Drug And Alcohol Testing Of Employees, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-196, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Conduct Mandatory Drug Testing Of Its Employees, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: MS Department Emergency Management; create.
Description: An Act To Create The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management Within The Executive Branch Of State Government In Order To House Emergency Management Subagencies, Units, And/or Offices Within State Government; To Amend Sections 33-15-2, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-14, 33-15-15, 33-15-19, 33-15-25, 33-15-31, 33-15-51, 33-15-53, 33-15-305, 33-15-307, 33-15-308, 33-15-309, 33-15-311, 33-15-313, 33-15-317, 33-15-401, 33-15-403, 19-5-385, 19-5-383, 19-5-387 And 19-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Assign Authorities To The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency As An Office Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Transfer The Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority From Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To An Office Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish An Office Of Administrative Services Within The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To State Affairs;Appropriations A
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: MS Medical Cannabis Act; bring forward provisions relating to.
Description: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-137-3, 41-137-5, 41-137-7, 41-137-9, 41-137-11, 41-137-13, 41-137-15, 41-137-17, 41-137-19, 41-137-21, 41-137-23, 41-137-25, 41-137-27, 41-137-29, 41-137-31, 41-137-33, 41-137-35, 41-137-37, 41-137-39, 41-137-41, 41-137-43, 41-137-45, 41-137-47, 41-137-49, 41-137-51, 41-137-53, 41-137-55, 41-137-57, 41-137-59, 41-137-61, 41-137-63, 41-137-65 And 41-137-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Drug Policy
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Urge U.S. Congress to enact legislation to include airguns and airbows as items taxed under the Pittman-Robertson Act.
Description: A Resolution Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Include Airguns And Airbows, With Other Methods Of Take, As Items Taxed Through The Federal Wildlife Restoration Program (pittman-robertson Act).
Last Action: Referred To Rules
Last Action Date: January 9, 2026
Title: Secretary of State; authorize certain investigative or regulatory employees to carry a firearm.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Employees Of The Secretary Of State Who Are Authorized By The Secretary Of State To Perform Investigative Or Regulatory Functions To Carry Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 8, 2026
Title: Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess And Use Firearms And Deadly Weapons Upon The Completion Of All Sentencing Requirements, Including The Payment Of Ordered Restitution; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 8, 2026
Title: Gun shows; require background checks before transfer of firearm.
Description: An Act To Require Any Person Who Is Not A Licensed Gun Dealer To Require A Background Check Before The Transfer Of A Firearm At A Gun Show; To Require The Prospective Firearm Transferor To Obtain Approval From The Department Of Public Safety After The Background Check Has Been Requested By A Licensed Gun Dealer; To Define Terms; To Require A Prospective Firearm Transferor Who Is Not A Licensed Gun Dealer To Arrange For A Licensed Gun Dealer To Obtain The Background Check Required By This Act; To Prohibit A Prospective Firearm Transferee From Accepting Possession Of The Firearm Unless The Prospective Firearm Transferor Has Obtained Approval Of The Transfer From The Department Of Public Safety After A Background Check Has Been Requested By A Licensed Gun Dealer Pursuant To This Act; To Prohibit A Prospective Firearm Transferee From Knowingly Providing False Information To A Prospective Firearm Transferor Or To A Licensed Gun Dealer For The Purpose Of Acquiring A Firearm; To Provide That A Person Who Transfers A Firearm In Violation Of The Provisions Of This Section May Be Jointly And Severally Liable For Any Civil Damages Proximately Caused By The Transferee's Subsequent Use Of The Firearm; To Provide Certain Exceptions To The Requirement Of A Background Check; To Provide Criminal Penalties For The Violation Of This Act; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Be Interpreted To Limit Or Otherwise Alter The Duties Of A Licensed Gun Dealer Transferring Or Attempting To Transfer At A Gun Show Under Federal Or State Law; To Amend Section 45-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division A;Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 13, 2026
Title: Expunction; allow after 20 years of good behavior with certain exceptions.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Court Of Conviction To Expunge The Record Of Certain Felonies After 20 Years; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 14, 2026
Title: Expunction; reduce waiting period for eligibility.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Expunction Of Criminal Record By Reducing The Waiting Period For Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 14, 2026
Title: Silencers; clarify legality of making, manufacturing, selling or possessing.
Description: An Act To Amend Section 97-37-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Person, Persons, Corporation Or Manufacturing Establishment To Make, Manufacture, Sell Or Possess Any Instrument Or Device Which, If Used On Firearms Of Any Kind, Will Arrest Or Muffle The Report Of The Firearm When Shot Or Fired If Making, Manufacturing, Selling Or Possessing That Instrument Or Device Violates Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating.
Description: An Act To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision To Enter Into Any Contract That Discriminates Against Certain Entities Or Trade Associations; To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A County Or Municipality From Entering Into Any Contract Or Rental Agreement That Restricts The Possession, Carrying, Transportation, Sale, Transfer Or Ownership Of Knives; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Knives; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action To Challenge Ordinances And Regulations In Violation Of That Right; To Exempt State Law Enforcement Agencies From Regulating Law Enforcement Officers In The Course Of Their Official Duties; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division A
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: MEMA; bring forward code sections pertaining to.
Description: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 33-15-1, 33-15-2, 33-15-3, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-13, 33-15-15, 33-15-17, 33-15-19, 33-15-21, 33-15-23, 33-15-25, 33-15-27, 33-15-29, 33-15-31, 33-15-33, 33-15-37, 33-15-39, 33-15-41, 33-15-43, 33-15-45, 33-15-47, 33-15-49, 33-15-51 And 33-15-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Government Structure
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Neglect and delinquency; bring forward sections related to.
Description: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 43-27-20 And 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Adjudication Or Diversion Of Neglect And Delinquency Matters, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division A
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Firearms; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating.
Description: An Act To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision To Enter Into Any Contract That Discriminates Against Certain Entities Or Trade Associations; To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A County Or Municipality From Entering Into Any Contract Or Rental Agreement That Restricts The Possession, Carrying, Transportation, Sale, Transfer Or Ownership Of Firearms; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Firearms; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action To Challenge Ordinances And Regulations In Violation Of That Right; To Exempt State Law Enforcement Agencies From Regulating Law Enforcement Officers In The Course Of Their Official Duties; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division A
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act; enact.
Description: An Act To Enact The Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act To Prohibit The Purchase Of A Firearm By A Minor; To Define Terms; To Provide That It Is Unlawful For A Minor To Purchase A Firearm, Handgun, Ammunition Or Armor Piercing Ammunition; To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Sell A Minor A Firearm, Handgun, Ammunition Or Armor Piercing Ammunition; To Provide That The Sale Of A Firearm, Handgun, Ammunition Or Armor Piercing Ammunition Shall Comply With All Standards As Provided By Federal And State Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties For A Violation Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Act; enact.
Description: An Act To Enact The Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Act; To Define Terms; To Direct A Court To Construe The Term Nonviolent Firearm-related Offense Broadly; To Require The Sentencing Court To Order All Qualifying Offenders To Participate In A Program Unless The Court Determines An Exception Applies; To Provide That Satisfactory Program Attendance May, In The Discretion Of The Sentencing Court, Satisfy The Criminal Sentence Required In Lieu Of Any Other Criminal Penalty Or Fine Authorized By Law; To Create The Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Within The Department Of Mental Health; To Set Forth Certain Requirements And Procedures For The Program; To Provide That A Parent Or Guardian Of An Offender Participating In The Program May Be Fined For Causing The Absence Of The Offender; To Provide That Funding For Rehabilitation Programs May Be Provided Through Federal Grants, Private Or Philanthropic Grants, Support From Existing Department Of Mental Health Funds And Specific Appropriation By The Legislature; To Provide That If A Certified Rehabilitation Program Is Not Available Within A Certain Distance Of An Offender's Residence, The Court Shall Allow Virtual Or Hybrid Participation; To Provide The Scope Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
Title: Storage of a firearm; create minimum duty of care and criminalize negligent storage.
Description: An Act To Define The Terms "immediate Control" And "securely Stored Firearm"; To Provide A Minimum Standard Of Care; To Create The Crime Of Negligent Storage Of A Firearm; To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Provide An Exception To Civil And Criminal Liability; To Provide For The Application Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Last Action: Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Last Action Date: January 19, 2026
