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MO HB2197

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brian Munzlinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 571.030 of Missouri law governing unlawful use of weapons offenses
  • Prohibits any person convicted of a felony violation of the unlawful use of weapons statute from receiving a suspended imposition of sentence if they have previously received such a sentence for any other firearms or weapons-related felony offense
  • Maintains existing definitions and classifications of unlawful use of weapons, including carrying concealed weapons, discharging firearms in prohibited locations, and carrying weapons into schools
  • Preserves existing exemptions for law enforcement officers, military personnel, judges, probation officers, and other authorized individuals
  • Adds new subsection (10) to establish enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, including mandatory maximum sentences without possibility of parole or conditional release for prior and persistent offenders

Legislative Description

Prohibits certain persons from receiving a suspended imposition of sentence if they have previously received a suspended imposition of sentence for any firearms or weapons-related felony offense

Last Action

Referred: Agri-Business (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Agri-business5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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