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MO HB1589
Bill
Status
2/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Edward Schieffer
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 21.750 of Missouri law and enacts revised provisions regarding firearm regulation by political subdivisions
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Removes the prohibition on ordinances regulating the open carrying of firearms readily capable of lethal use, allowing local governments to adopt such regulations
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Requires any local ordinance regulating firearm discharge to comply with section 252.243 and incorporate all justification defenses provided under chapter 563
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Maintains state preemption over most firearm regulation while preserving limited exceptions for ordinances conforming to state law provisions and certain discharge regulations
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Preserves existing protections preventing political subdivisions from suing firearm manufacturers or dealers for lawful design, manufacture, or sale of firearms and ammunition
Legislative Description
Repeals the authority of political subdivisions to regulate the open carrying of firearms and requires a local ordinance regulating the discharge of firearms to incorporate statutory justifications
Last Action
Referred: General Laws (H)
3/8/2012