MO SB592

Expands the definition of "domestic violence" across multiple statutes to include persons in continuing social relationships of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim, in addition to spouses, former spouses, blood/marriage relatives, cohabitants, and persons with a child in common.

Requires the state highway patrol to report all domestic violence incidents (with or without arrest) to the Missouri Crime Index and compile an annual report of domestic violence-related homicides and suicides by February 1st.

Establishes mandatory minimum sentencing of six months imprisonment for prior and persistent domestic violence offenders, prohibiting suspended sentences, fines in lieu of imprisonment, probation, or parole eligibility.

Authorizes law enforcement officers to remove firearms from domestic assault scenes when probable cause exists and the firearm is observed, with owners able to reclaim weapons within 14 days unless ordered to surrender under section 571.095.

Criminalizes firearm possession for persons subject to protective orders involving family or household members or persons convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault, making violation a class D felony.