Mississippi 2026 Second Amendment Bills

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The 2026 Mississippi Regular Legislative Session ran from January 6 to around mid-April 2026 (adjourning sine die on or about April 21). 

According to the NRA-ILA, lawmakers considered several measures affecting gun owners, but no anti-Second Amendment legislation passed. The only Second Amendment-related bill enacted was House Bill 1793 (HB 1793). 

Key Passed Bill: HB 1793

•  Summary: Exempts retail sales of firearm safes from state sales tax during Mississippi’s annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday (last weekend in August). 

•  Effective Date: July 1, 2026. 

•  This expands the existing tax holiday benefit for firearms and related items to include safes, encouraging secure storage. 

Several Other Bills Were Introduced But Did Not Pass Or Died In Committee

•  HB 915 (Second Amendment Preservation Act): Aimed to have the state legislature fully preempt local firearms ordinances. Status: Did not pass. 

•  HB 298 / SB 2081 (and similar): Proposals to allow nonviolent felons to possess/use firearms (often limited to home or vehicle defense) after completing sentences. These died or did not advance. 

•  HB 664 (Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act): Provided immunity for parents/guardians voluntarily surrendering a minor’s firearms to law enforcement. Did not pass. 

•  SB 2710 / related bills: Required charging certain juveniles (under 18) as adults for gun-related crimes and targeted adults providing guns to teens. This passed and takes effect July 1, 2026 — it is more of a tough-on-crime measure than a direct restriction on lawful gun ownership. 

•  Other proposals (e.g., on hunting restrictions, stolen firearms, or gun shows) generally did not advance to law. 

Mississippi remains a strong Second Amendment state with constitutional carry (no permit needed for most adults to carry concealed), few restrictions on lawful ownership, and ongoing protections. The session was relatively quiet on major gun policy changes compared to prior years. 

For the full text of bills or exact status, check official sources like the Mississippi Legislature Bill Status site. The next session (2027) is expected to begin in January 2027.