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MO HB350

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Keith Frederick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits firearm ownership records, applications for licensing, certification, permitting, or endorsements from being open public records under Missouri's Sunshine Law and restricts disclosure except by court order to persons with a legitimate interest.

  • Establishes a class A misdemeanor penalty for any person or entity that violates the confidentiality provisions regarding firearm ownership records.

  • Prohibits licensed health care professionals in Missouri from being required to inquire whether patients own firearms, document firearm ownership in medical records, or notify government entities about a patient's firearm ownership status.

  • Preserves health care professionals' ability to inquire about or document firearm ownership when medically indicated by their scope of practice and not prohibited by state or federal law.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the publication of any identifying information of firearm owners and prohibits health care professionals from being required to inquire, document, or disclose a patient's status as a firearm owner

Last Action

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

4/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules4/18/2013
General Laws2/18/2013

Full Bill Text

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