MS Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention, Child Safety, and Domestic Violence; create.
HB 1537 proposes creating a temporary Mississippi Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention, Child Safety, and Domestic Violence. The task force, composed of 45 members from diverse sectors including law enforcement, courts, schools, health services, and community organizations, would study issues like firearm trafficking patterns, school safety measures, and domestic violence cases involving firearms. It would develop recommendations to reduce gun violence while protecting lawful firearm ownership, improve coordination between agencies, and enhance victim safety - reporting to the Governor, Legislature, and Chief Justice. The bill does not create new laws but establishes a study group to inform future policy decisions.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary B
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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John Hines
DDemocratic
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