Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to add a new section to the Missouri Constitution that guarantees the right to keep and bear arms for defense and when summoned to aid civil power. It establishes that these rights are unalienable and requires courts to apply strict scrutiny to any restrictions, while explicitly allowing laws that disarm convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental disorders. The amendment also permits counties and major cities like St. Louis and Kansas City to pass local ordinances regulating firearm possession, carrying, and transfers, provided they limit permit fees to actual costs, restrict permit validity to five years, and cap penalties for violations. Additionally, the text mandates that local regulations must recognize out-of-state permits and exempt law enforcement, judges, and certain security personnel from local restrictions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Betsy Fogle
DDemocratic
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