Mississippi House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.
Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |