SB2725Introduced in the Senate
Pawnbrokers; provide precious metal retention requirements and revise fingerprinting requirements for.
Introduced by Chad Mcmahan, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 75-67-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Pawnbroker Shall Maintain On The Premises Precious Metal, Coins And Bullion For Three Business Days If The Pawnbroker Makes Available All Transactions Either Electronically Or On Computer Disc To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Agency; To Amend Section 75-67-323, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Applicant For A Pawnbroker License To Submit Fingerprints From A Local Law Enforcement Agency; To Direct The Commissioner To Cause A Criminal Background Check To Be Conducted By The Fbi To Determine Whether The Applicant Has A Disqualifying Record; To Provide That After Initial Licensing, Licensee Fingerprints Must Be Resubmitted Every Three Years Or In Accordance With Fbi Requirements To Determine Continued Suitability For License; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed · February 9, 2026
52
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Business and Financial Institutions
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To House
Referred To Business and Commerce
Died In Committee
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