HB 1598 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Firearm possession by minors; authorize Oakley Training School.

HB 1598 amends Mississippi law to allow juvenile courts to commit minors convicted twice of misdemeanor firearm possession to Oakley Training School. It directly affects minors under 18 who have been adjudicated delinquent for two or more misdemeanor firearm possession offenses. The bill adds Oakley Training School as a possible disposition option under Section 43-21-605, replacing the previous requirement that such minors could only be committed for felony offenses or specific circumstances. This changes the court's available options for handling repeat minor firearm possession cases, focusing on placement in a state training facility rather than other dispositions. The bill does not alter the definition of firearm possession by minors (covered under Section 97-37-14) but modifies court disposition pathways for repeat offenders.
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