SB 2815 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Storage of a firearm; create minimum duty of care and criminalize negligent storage.

SB 2815 creates a new misdemeanor offense for negligent firearm storage that allows minors to access and misuse a firearm. It requires firearm owners to store weapons securely (e.g., in a locked container) to prevent minor access, unless the minor is under the owner's immediate control. Penalties include fines up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail. Exceptions include lawful hunting with parental supervision, theft/unlawful entry, or the minor being under immediate control. The bill does not create civil liability or infringe on constitutional rights.
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Angela Turner-Ford
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