HJR 145 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense, while allowing local governments like counties and major cities to create their own firearm regulations. The amendment explicitly states that these rights are unalienable and must be upheld by the state, but it also permits localities to issue permits, charge fees, and set penalties for violations as long as they follow specific limits. Additionally, the text clarifies that individuals convicted of violent felonies or deemed a danger due to mental health issues remain prohibited from possessing firearms. Local ordinances must recognize permits from other jurisdictions and cannot impose fines or jail time exceeding one year or a $1,000 fine.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 20, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 20, 2024
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Adrian Plank
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