Firearms licensing; exempt constables from requirements.
HB 1139 would exempt constables (local law enforcement officers) from Mississippi's standard concealed firearms licensing requirements. Currently, the state requires a license for concealed carry, involving background checks, age verification, and other criteria detailed in law. This bill would remove those specific requirements for constables, allowing them to carry firearms without a license in their official duties. The exemption directly affects constables, who are already law enforcement officers, without changing licensing rules for the general public.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary B
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lee Yancey
RRepublican
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