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MO HB28

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michele Kratky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Missouri's unlawful use of weapons statute (Section 571.030) by changing one word in subdivision (11)

  • Replaces the requirement that a person "knowingly" possess a controlled substance while possessing a firearm with the requirement that they "illegally" possess the controlled substance

  • The controlled substance possession must still be sufficient for a felony violation of section 195.202 (drug possession statute)

  • Unlawful use of weapons generally remains a class D felony, with varying penalties depending on the specific violation

Legislative Description

Modifies the crime of unlawful use of weapons by changing possession of a firearm while also "knowingly" in possession of a controlled substance to "illegally" in possession of a controlled substance

Last Action

Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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