Establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act"
This bill prohibits Missouri state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions from enforcing any "red flag law" that allows temporary or permanent seizure of firearms without a court hearing where the individual had a chance to be heard and a finding of probable cause for criminal activity (sections 3-5). It specifically bans the use of federal funds to enforce such laws (section 4) and creates civil penalties, including $50,000 per violation, for agencies that enforce them (section 7). The bill directly affects Missouri citizens who might be targeted by federal or state red flag laws, preventing state entities from complying with such orders. It exempts firearm seizures as evidence in criminal investigations (section 6) and states the law is an emergency measure for public safety.
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in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 6, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope from a single bill (HB 434) to include two bills (HB 434 & HB 459). The definition of 'red flag law' was modified to explicitly exclude persons lawfully in custody or those released on bail after being charged with a dangerous felony. The emergency declaration section was also updated to reflect the inclusion of both bills.
Scope change
The bill now applies to two separate legislative bills instead of one, and the definition of prohibited 'red flag laws' now includes specific exceptions for individuals in custody or on bail for dangerous felonies.
SCOPE
The bill title and header were changed to indicate it now covers both HB 434 and HB 459, expanding the legislative scope.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'red flag law' was modified to add exceptions for persons lawfully in custody or those released on bail after being charged with a dangerous felony, clarifying who is excluded from the law's protections.
The definition of prohibited federal and state orders was modified to include specific exceptions for persons in custody or on bail for dangerous felonies.
TECHNICAL
The Chief Clerk's name was changed from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler, and the bill number reference was updated from 1549H.01I to 1549H.05C.
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Committee
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May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
May 7, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
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Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
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Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 6, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Hardwick
RRepublican
Co
Bishop Davidson
RRepublican
Co
Bob Titus
RRepublican
Co
Bryant Wolfin
RRepublican
Co
Holly Jones
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Ray Gragg
RRepublican
Co
John Hewkin
RRepublican
Co
John Simmons
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Durnell
RRepublican
Co
Matthew Overcast
RRepublican
Co
Michael Davis
RRepublican
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