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MO HB89

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Colona

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "failure to secure a firearm" under the Firearm Responsibility Act in Missouri law (section 571.065)
  • Requires firearms not in active use to be secured either with a gun locking device or stored in a locked safe, gun box, or similar secure container
  • Violation classified as a class A misdemeanor
  • Exempts licensed law enforcement officers, licensed peace officers, and active members of the United States Armed Forces from the requirement
  • Defines "gun locking device" as a tamper-resistant feature or accessory that prevents firearm discharge without access to a key, combination, or disengagement mechanism

Legislative Description

Establishes the Firearm Responsibility Act which specifies that a person commits the crime of failure to secure a firearm if he or she fails to secure a firearm at all times when it is not in active use

Last Action

Referred: General Laws(H)

3/7/2013

Committee Referrals

General Laws3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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