Prohibits persons under eighteen years of age from carrying firearms into public areas within urban areas
HB 2334 prohibits individuals under 18 years old from carrying firearms in public areas within urban zones in Missouri. The bill directly affects minors in urban settings, restricting their ability to carry firearms in public spaces like parks, streets, or shopping areas. It replaces existing gun laws with new provisions defining key terms like "firearm" and "concealable firearm," while establishing penalties for violations. The law specifically targets carrying firearms (not possession) in designated urban public areas, with no exceptions mentioned in the text.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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