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MO SB1171
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Washington
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AI Summary
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Creates first-degree community endangerment (Class C felony) when a person stores a firearm where an unauthorized person may access it and that person causes personal injury or death with the firearm
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Creates second-degree community endangerment (Class D felony) when an unauthorized person accesses an unsecured firearm and discharges it, displays it publicly in an intimidating manner, or uses it to commit a crime
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Defines "unauthorized person" as anyone prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law
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Provides defenses including: firearm was in secure storage or had a trigger lock; unauthorized person was a supervised minor with parental permission; firearm was used in lawful self-defense; or firearm was stolen and reported to law enforcement within five days
Legislative Description
Creates the offense of community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
1/27/2026