HB 806 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions governing fireworks

HB 806 updates Missouri's fireworks regulations by defining key terms (like "consumer fireworks" and "display fireworks"), establishing specific sale periods (June 20-July 10 and December 20-January 2), and clarifying burn ban rules. It prohibits local burn bans from restricting fireworks sales but allows bans on certain devices (e.g., "missiles" or "skyrockets" per safety standards) while permitting other consumer fireworks. The bill directly affects retailers (seasonal and annual), distributors, and display operators by setting new compliance requirements and sale windows. It replaces outdated statutes with standardized definitions aligned with industry safety guidelines (APA standards) and U.S. hazardous materials rules. The changes aim to clarify legal boundaries for fireworks use, sale, and safety during fire-prone periods.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced House Committee Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to change the count of repealed and new sections from fifteen to fourteen, and updated the bill title to reflect it is a House Committee Substitute. The most substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'Articles pyrotechnic' and clarification on how future American Pyrotechnics Association standards are adopted, while removing previous definitions for 'Articles pyrotechnic' and related terms.
Scope change
The bill now references fourteen new sections instead of fifteen, indicating a consolidation or renumbering of the fireworks protection provisions.
SCOPE

Changed the number of repealed and enacted sections from fifteen to fourteen, indicating a consolidation of provisions.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Articles pyrotechnic' that describes devices producing visual and audible effects used in entertainment and technical training, replacing previous definitions.

Removed previous definitions for 'Articles pyrotechnic' and related terms that were replaced by the new language.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for formal review and rulemaking before future American Pyrotechnics Association standards become effective.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
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Committee
6
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 3
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources(H)
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tim Taylor
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