HB 1730 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to firearm suppressors

HB 1730 primarily defines "firearm silencer" (or "firearm suppressor") as any device designed to muffle firearm noise, updating legal terminology under existing statutes. This bill does not change current regulations on suppressor possession or use but clarifies the definition for enforcement and legal consistency. It directly affects law enforcement, courts, and anyone interacting with firearm laws in the state. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, read first time) and focuses solely on definitional precision, not policy changes.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 4, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Perfected · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill's status was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Perfected', indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is ready for the Governor's signature. A minor clerical change updated the bill number suffix from 'H' to 'P' to reflect this new status. The primary substantive change is the reorganization of the definitions section, where the definition for 'Blasting agent' was moved to line 15, replacing the previous definition for 'Blackjack' which was removed.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on defining specific terms related to weapons and explosives, but the specific definitions included in the text have been altered by removing 'Blackjack' and repositioning 'Blasting agent'.

DEFINITION

The definition for 'Blackjack' was removed from the list of defined terms.

The definition for 'Blasting agent' was repositioned to line 15, replacing the removed 'Blackjack' definition.

TECHNICAL

The bill number suffix was updated from 'H' to 'P' to reflect the bill's new 'Perfected' status.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Monday, May 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Committee

Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 95 NOES: 44 PRESENT: 0

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Committee

Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

Referred: General Laws(H)

lower

Dec 1, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors