HB 328 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Changes the law regarding firearm concealed carry permits

HB 328 updates regulations for public mass transportation systems, including light rail and buses operated by the bi-state development agency. It prohibits carrying weapons (including firearms) on transit facilities and conveyances, with limited exceptions for law enforcement officers or unloaded rifles/shotguns in a closed container. The bill also bans alcohol consumption, smoking, littering, and obstructive behavior on transit, requiring fare payment and compliance with agency directives. These rules apply directly to all passengers and employees using public transportation services.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 3, 2024 Last action Apr 24, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Committee Substitute Perfected · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was perfected with minor formatting adjustments and reorganization of definitions. The primary substantive change is the reordering of the definitions section, moving the definition of 'Person' from line 13 to line 14 and adding a new line 15 for 'Sound production device' to maintain logical flow. No substantive policy changes were made.
TECHNICAL

The bill status was updated from 'House Committee Substitute' to 'Perfected', indicating the bill has passed committee review and is ready for further legislative action.

The Chief Clerk's designation was updated from 'H.02C' to 'H.02P', reflecting the bill's perfected status.

DEFINITION

The definitions section was reorganized to improve clarity, with the 'Person' definition moved and a new 'Sound production device' definition added to the list.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
26
Key actions
8
Committee
9
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 106 NOES: 45 PRESENT: 2
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Adopted (H)
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors

Sponsors