HB 726 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to firearms

HB 726 preempts local gun regulations by prohibiting counties, cities, and other local governments from enacting rules about firearm sales, possession, open carry, or related matters - except for specific ordinances matching state law (e.g., open carry rules with permit requirements or discharge restrictions). It requires open carry permit holders to display permits upon demand and bars officers from restraining individuals without reasonable suspicion. The bill also shields firearm manufacturers from most civil lawsuits related to lawful sales (except for negligence claims) and imposes $50,000 penalties on localities violating the law. This directly affects local governments by removing their regulatory authority over firearms and impacts manufacturers by limiting liability.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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Introduced House Committee Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to update administrative references and clarify legal enforcement provisions. The version number was changed from 1410H.02I to 1410H.03C, and the Chief Clerk's name was updated. The most significant change is the removal of bracketed text regarding open carrying of firearms from the ordinance compliance section, and the addition of standing for individuals to sue jurisdictions that violate the bill's provisions.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding firearm ordinances was narrowed by removing bracketed language about open carrying restrictions, while enforcement mechanisms were strengthened by adding standing for affected individuals to pursue legal action.
TECHNICAL

Administrative version number updated from 1410H.02I to 1410H.03C and Chief Clerk name changed from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler.

DEFINITION

Bracketed language about open carrying of firearms readily capable of lethal use was removed from the ordinance compliance section.

ENFORCEMENT

Added standing for individuals who believe a jurisdiction violates the bill to pursue injunctive relief in circuit court.

Removed 'other political subdivision' from the list of entities that can be sued for ordinance violations, narrowing the scope of potential defendants.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
4
May 14, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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