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MO HB1341

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Pogue

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 1.320, RSMo and enacts eight new sections (1.410-1.480) establishing the "Second Amendment Preservation Act"

  • Declares federal firearms regulations that restrict manufacture, ownership, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition within Missouri borders to be invalid and unenforceable in the state

  • Prohibits all state and local government officials and law enforcement from enforcing federal acts, laws, executive orders, regulations, or court orders that infringe on Second Amendment rights

  • Creates a private right of action allowing Missouri citizens to sue any person or entity, including government officials, for violations; prevailing parties may recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs, with sovereign and qualified immunity unavailable as defenses

  • Defines "law-abiding citizen" as a person not otherwise precluded under state law from possessing a firearm and who is legally present in the United States or Missouri

Legislative Description

Establishes the Second Amendment Preservation Act

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues3/31/2015

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