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MO SB908
Bill
AI Summary
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Lowers the minimum age for concealed carry permits and transporting concealed firearms in vehicles from 19 to 18 years old, removing the previous exception that only allowed 18-year-olds who were military members or veterans
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Removes the authority of local political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms, eliminating existing provisions that allowed jurisdictions to prohibit open carry while permitting concealed carry permit holders to open carry
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Creates a $50,000 civil penalty per occurrence against political subdivisions that knowingly violate state firearms preemption laws or deprive citizens of Second Amendment rights, with sovereign immunity waived for such claims
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Requires courts to hold hearings on injunctive relief motions within 30 days and allows prevailing parties to recover attorney's fees and costs in actions against political subdivisions for firearms rights violations
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Updates petition forms for concealed carry permit revocations to reflect the new 18-year-old age requirement throughout relevant sections
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to firearms
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2/2/2026