Modifies provisions relating to unlawful use of weapons
HB 2266 replaces Missouri's current law on unlawful use of weapons with specific prohibitions. It bans carrying concealed weapons in restricted areas (like schools, churches, and government buildings), discharging firearms near occupied buildings, and possessing weapons while intoxicated. The bill exempts law enforcement officers, prison staff, and military personnel acting in official duties, even when carrying weapons in restricted locations. This clarifies what constitutes a violation but does not change existing penalty levels for the offense.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Introduced
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House Committee Substitute
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MINOR
The bill was amended to create a new House Committee Substitute version, which adds a specific prohibition against discharging a firearm within 100 yards of occupied schools, courthouses, or churches. It also updates the bill's internal reference numbers and adds a new category of law enforcement exemption for judges and other judicial officers.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include a new specific location restriction for firearm discharge near sensitive public buildings.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new prohibition (subsection 6) forbidding the discharge of a firearm within 100 yards of any occupied schoolhouse, courthouse, or church building.
ENFORCEMENT
Added judicial officers (judges, etc.) to the list of law enforcement personnel exempt from certain firearm restrictions.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill's internal identification numbers from 'Introduced' to 'House Committee Substitute' and adjusted section numbering.
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Committee
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Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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