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MO SB268

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brian Nieves

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State legislature occupies and preempts entire field of firearms legislation to the complete exclusion of local ordinances, making any existing or future local regulations null and void with limited exceptions

  • Political subdivisions prohibited from adopting ordinances concerning sale, purchase, transfer, ownership, use, possession, bearing, transportation, licensing, permit, registration, or taxation (other than sales and use taxes) of firearms, components, ammunition, and supplies

  • Local ordinances may still regulate discharge of firearms within jurisdiction if they comply with section 252.243 and incorporate all justification defenses provided under chapter 563

  • Lawful design, marketing, manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms or ammunition is not an abnormally dangerous activity and does not constitute a public or private nuisance

  • Political subdivisions prohibited from bringing lawsuits against firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, or dealers for damages or injunctive relief related to lawful design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, or sale, except for individual negligent or defective design claims

Legislative Description

Repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances incorporate statutory justifications

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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