HJR 154 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to keep and bear arms in Missouri, ensuring that laws restricting this right face strict scrutiny. It explicitly allows counties and major cities like St. Louis and Kansas City to create their own firearm regulations, such as permit requirements and fees, provided these rules do not exceed specific penalties and recognize permits from other jurisdictions. The amendment also clarifies that the state must protect these rights while maintaining existing prohibitions on convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues.
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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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Deb Lavender
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