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MO SB1171

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Washington

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defines "unauthorized person" as anyone prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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