Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use.

SB 2081 would allow individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies to legally possess firearms and deadly weapons five years after completing all sentence requirements, including paying fines, fees, restitution, and probation/parole. It directly affects people with nonviolent felony convictions who have finished their sentences, excluding those classified as violent under Mississippi law or designated as violent by a judge. The bill defines "nonviolent felony" as any felony not listed in Section 97-3-2(1) or labeled violent at sentencing. It does not require court approval for the five-year waiting period, though existing rehabilitation certificates remain an option. The bill was introduced but died in committee in February 2026, so it has not become law.