Silencers; clarify legality of making, manufacturing, selling or possessing.
SB 2316 clarifies Mississippi law regarding devices that muffle firearm noise (commonly called silencers). It states that making, selling, or possessing such devices is unlawful in Mississippi *only* if those actions already violate federal law. The bill does not create new restrictions but ensures state penalties align with federal regulations. Violations would be punishable by a misdemeanor fine of up to $500 or 30 days in jail. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 10, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary B;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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