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MO HB1562

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michele Kratky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new subdivision (11) to unlawful use of weapons statute making it illegal to possess a firearm while knowingly in possession of controlled substances in amounts sufficient for a felony violation under section 195.202

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on carrying concealed weapons, discharging firearms in restricted locations, carrying weapons into schools/churches/government buildings, and other unlawful weapon uses

  • Preserves exemptions for law enforcement officers, military personnel, judges, and other specified officials when acting within official duties

  • Violations of the new controlled substance provision are class D felonies, with enhanced penalties for prior or persistent offenders

  • Allows certain exemptions for transporting weapons in nonfunctioning/unloaded states and for concealed carry permit holders

Legislative Description

Specifies that a person commits the crime of unlawful use of a weapon if he or she possesses a firearm while also knowingly in possession of a specified amount of a controlled substance

Last Action

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

4/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2014
Crime Prevention And Public Safety1/29/2014

Full Bill Text

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