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MississippiSB 22102025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Fireworks; revise dates of sale and reduce violation to misdemeanor.

Sponsored By: Brian Rhodes (Republican)

Signed by Governor

State AffairsJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Seasonal fireworks sales and safety limits

Beginning July 1, 2025, Mississippi retailers can sell fireworks only May 23–July 12 and December 5–January 9 each year. Buyers must be at least 12 years old. Fireworks cannot be set off within 600 feet of a church, hospital, or school. They also cannot be set off within 75 feet of fireworks storage or sales locations. Setting off fireworks within, into, or from a motor vehicle is prohibited.

Lower fireworks charges, but civil liability

Beginning July 1, 2025, Mississippi fireworks-law violations are misdemeanors instead of felonies. Maximum fines are $1,000 for a first offense, $2,500 for a second, and $5,000 for later offenses. Courts can impose a fine, up to one year in county jail, or both. Violators, including businesses, also face civil claims for injuries, deaths, and property damage caused by illegal fireworks they sell. This liability reaches dealers, distributors, and manufacturers outside Mississippi. Out-of-state dealers selling in Mississippi can receive lawsuit papers through the Secretary of State.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brian Rhodes

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 16

House vote • 3/11/2025

Passed

Yes: 95 • No: 16 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 2/5/2025

Passed

Yes: 49 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/21/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/17/2025House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/17/2025Senate

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/12/2025House

  5. Passed

    3/11/2025House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/4/2025House

  7. Referred To State Affairs

    2/11/2025House

  8. Transmitted To House

    2/6/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    2/5/2025Senate

  10. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/5/2025Senate

  11. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    1/29/2025Senate

  12. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

    1/20/2025Senate

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