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MO SB1345
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Coleman
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AI Summary
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Employers cannot terminate employees for having a firearm in their locked vehicle on employer property if the firearm is not visible and the employee is legally permitted to possess it
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Creates a presumption of reasonableness in self-defense cases that the defendant believed force was necessary, and provides immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justified use of force under self-defense law
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Removes knuckles from the list of prohibited weapons and allows possession of machine guns, short-barreled rifles/shotguns, firearm silencers, and switchblade knives if in compliance with federal law
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Expands locations where concealed carry permit holders may carry firearms by removing restrictions on churches, government buildings, hospitals, amusement parks, bars/restaurants, childcare facilities, and riverboat casinos, while maintaining restrictions on police stations, detention facilities, courthouses, airports, schools, federally prohibited areas, posted private property, and large sports arenas
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Businesses with over $500,000 in annual sales that prohibit firearms must assume custodial responsibility for the safety of permit holders on their premises and may be held liable for injuries that could have been prevented by lawful self-defense
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to public safety
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
1/27/2026