HJR 163 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense, while allowing local governments in certain counties and cities to regulate those rights. The amendment states that gun rights are unalienable and requires strict scrutiny for any restrictions, but it explicitly permits laws disarming convicted felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues. Local jurisdictions would be able to issue permits for carrying firearms, charge fees limited to administrative costs, and enforce penalties of up to a $1,000 fine or one year in jail for violations. The text also recognizes out-of-state permits and exempts law enforcement, judges, and certain security personnel from local firearm regulations.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 20, 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 20, 2024
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Gretchen Bangert
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