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.
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
Deb Lavender
DDemocratic
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