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MO HB122

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joe McGaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands "stand your ground" law to allow deadly force against unlawful entry onto private property owned, leased, or occupied with the owner's specific authorization
  • Removes duty to retreat from private property that is owned or leased by the individual
  • Adds municipal and county prosecuting attorneys, circuit attorneys, and municipal/associate circuit/circuit judges to the list of officials exempt from certain weapon restrictions
  • Creates alternative path to concealed carry permit training by allowing applicants who complete a 1+ hour NRA-certified online firearms safety course to then complete abbreviated in-person requirements with a qualified instructor
  • Unlawful use of weapons remains a class D felony in most cases, with enhanced penalties up to class A felony for drive-by shootings resulting in injury or death

Legislative Description

Specifies that an individual who is occupying private property under the authority of the property owner must be permitted to use deadly force in certain situations

Last Action

Second read and referred: Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence(S)

5/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws2/19/2015
Emerging Issues1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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