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MO SB1488

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kurtis Gregory

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Missouri's existing Second Amendment Preservation Act (sections 1.410-1.485) with a simplified version (sections 1.411-1.484)

  • Prohibits state and local public officers from knowingly violating a law-abiding citizen's legal rights regarding firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to investigate employees who knowingly deprive citizens of Second Amendment rights, with potential discipline up to termination

  • Defines "law-abiding citizen" as a person 18 or older, not under arrest or investigation with valid probable cause, not a danger to self or others, not precluded from possessing firearms under state law, and legally present in the U.S. and Missouri

  • Removes the $50,000 civil penalty per occurrence from prior law and eliminates provisions declaring specific federal gun regulations invalid within Missouri, while preserving cooperation between state and federal law enforcement on criminal investigations

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions regarding the right to own firearms

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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