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MO HB749

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 571.030, RSMo to expand concealed carry exemptions for judicial and prosecutorial officials in Missouri
  • Adds municipal, associate circuit, and circuit judges to the list of persons exempt from unlawful use of weapons provisions regarding concealed carry, churches, government buildings, election precincts, and schools
  • Requires these officials to complete the firearms safety training course under subsection 2 of section 571.111 to qualify for the exemption
  • Applies exemptions regardless of whether firearm use is connected to official duties, unlike many other exempt categories that require duties-related use
  • Previously, only prosecuting attorneys, assistant prosecuting attorneys, circuit attorneys, assistant circuit attorneys, and court-appointed special prosecutors were covered under this provision

Legislative Description

Exempts prosecuting attorneys and certain judges from certain provisions of the crime of unlawful use of a weapon

Last Action

Referred: Select Committee on Judiciary(H)

3/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Judiciary3/16/2015
Civil and Criminal Proceedings2/5/2015

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