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MO HB1080

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Hicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons with valid concealed carry permits cannot be prohibited from accessing publicly funded bus or train transportation systems, nor harassed or detained for carrying concealed firearms on such systems

  • School buses (elementary, secondary, vocational, or higher education) are exempt unless the governing body or school official consents to concealed carry

  • Amtrak and its private partnerships are exempt from the concealed carry allowance

  • Concealed carry permit holders on public transit retain the right to act in self-defense or defense of others under Missouri law (Chapter 563)

  • Repeals and amends sections 577.703, 577.712, 578.305, and 578.320 RSMo to add concealed carry permit holders as an exception to existing prohibitions on weapons aboard buses and in terminals

Legislative Description

Allows concealed firearms to be carried on public transportation systems

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H)

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues3/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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