Establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act"
This bill establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act" to prohibit Missouri state and local agencies from enforcing any federal or state orders that temporarily or permanently seize firearms from citizens without a prior court hearing or a finding of criminal activity. It explicitly bans state officials from enforcing such "red flag" laws and prevents Missouri law enforcement from accepting federal funds used to enforce them. The legislation also creates civil penalties of up to $50,000 for officers who knowingly enforce these prohibited orders and allows affected individuals to sue for damages and attorney's fees.
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in committee
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Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 7, 2024
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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