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MO HB492
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tracy McCreery
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement officers must take temporary custody of firearms or deadly weapons in plain sight or found through lawful search at domestic violence scenes involving threats or physical assault, or when serving protective orders under chapter 455
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Officers removing firearms must inform the owner how to reclaim the weapon and provide safe storage during domestic violence proceedings
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Firearm owners may reclaim their weapons within 14 days after conclusion of domestic violence proceedings, unless a court orders surrender under section 571.095
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Firearm possession is prohibited for individuals subject to qualifying protective orders (issued after noticed hearing, restraining harassment/stalking/threats against family/household members, and finding credible threat or explicitly prohibiting physical force) or those convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault
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Violations constitute a class D felony until December 31, 2016, and a class E felony beginning January 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain individuals from possessing a firearm due to domestic violence and requires police officers to remove firearms at the scene of a domestic violence call
Last Action
Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)
5/15/2015