Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to strengthen gun rights in Missouri by protecting the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and allowing individuals to have accessories that are typical to the normal function of their arms. It mandates that all firearm transfers must go through licensed dealers who conduct background checks, while also permitting local governments to pass their own gun regulations as long as they do not violate the Second Amendment. The amendment explicitly states that these rights are unalienable and require strict scrutiny if the state tries to restrict them, though it maintains exceptions for convicted violent felons and individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Feb 21, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peter Merideth
DDemocratic
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