MO HB2270

Automatically restores the civil right to ship, transport, possess, or receive a firearm upon discharge from confinement, probation, or parole for persons convicted of felonies, with exceptions for sex offenders and those convicted of violent felonies.

Allows persons convicted of violent felonies to petition the circuit court to restore firearm rights if they were discharged from confinement/probation/parole at least 3 years prior, show good cause, and have no subsequent felony convictions.

Exempts persons with restored firearm rights from criminal prosecution under the unlawful possession of a firearm statute (section 571.070).

Provides exceptions to voting and public office restrictions for persons who have had their civil rights restored under the new restoration provisions.

Defines "violent felony" to include 88 specific felony offenses ranging from murder and assault to trafficking, robbery, burglary, and terrorism-related crimes.