Missouri crime

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS (Section 1.411) This bill states certain findings about the duties, powers, and the role of both the Federal and State governments, as described in the bill, including the right to bear arms and the right to assess the legality of searches and seizures. LIMITATION OF POWERS (Section 1.451) This bill further states that no public officer or employee of this State or of a political subdivision has the authority to enforce any Federal laws or regulations regarding firearms or firearm accessories or that allow peace officers acting within the borders of this State to use facial coverings or refuse to identify themselves or the authority under which the officers act. Nothing in the bill prohibits Missouri officials from accepting aid from Federal officials in an effort to enforce Missouri laws.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 550 -- FIREARMS SPONSOR: Plank This bill repeals the Second Amendment Preservation Act; the General Assembly's preemption of all firearm laws; justification as an absolute defense; and statutes authorizing concealed carry permits. The bill also repeals certain provisions dealing with the use of force: that the use of deadly force can be justified if used against a person who unlawfully enters private property; and that a person does not have a duty to retreat before using deadly force if the person is in a location he or she has a right to be. The bill establishes that a person commits the offense of transfer of a concealable firearm if the person receives or delivers any concealable firearm without a valid permit; or the person violates the federal code provided in the bill. A person does not commit the offense of transfer of a concealable firearm if the acquisition or transfer of the firearm is between manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers of firearms for commercial purposes. Antique firearms or curio or relic firearms are not considered under this offense. The offense of transfer of a concealable results in a class A misdemeanor. The bill establishes that a permit to acquire a concealable firearm will be issued by the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides if the statements made within the permit application are true and the applicant is over 21, a U.S. Citizen, and has been a resident of the State for at least six months; has not plead guilty to or been convicted of a crime other than a misdemeanor punishable as specified in the bill; is not a fugitive or charged with the commission of a crime punishable as specified in the bill; has not been dishonorably discharged; is not mentally incompetent; and has not been committed to a mental health facility. The bill specifies the content of the permit. A permit to acquire a concealable firearm is valid for 30 days. The sheriff must be notified, and will keep a record of, when the permit is used as well as the details of the transaction for which the permit was used.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HJR 145 -- FIREARMS SPONSOR: Plank Currently, the Missouri Constitution guarantees every State citizen the right to keep and bear arms. Upon voter approval, this resolution would amend the Constitution to allow any county, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City to regulate the possession, carrying, or transfer of firearms within city or county limits. The resolution authorizes the city or county to, by ordinance, issue a permit or certificate and charge a fee, as specified. For any nonresident, a city or county must recognize as valid any permit or certificate authorizing the possession or carrying of firearms issued by the individual's county of residence. The resolution also lists individuals who must be exempt from any such ordinance.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1866 -- TRANSFER OF A CONCEALABLE FIREARM SPONSOR: Plank This bill repeals the Second Amendment Preservation Act; the General Assembly's preemption of all firearm laws; justification as an absolute defense; and statutes authorizing concealed carry permits. The bill also repeals certain provisions dealing with the use of force: that the use of deadly force can be justified if used against a person who unlawfully enters private property; and that a person does not have a duty to retreat before using deadly force if the person is in a location he or she has a right to be. The bill establishes that a person commits the offense of transfer of a concealable firearm if such person receives or delivers any concealable firearm without a valid permit; or such person violates the federal code listed in the bill. A permit to acquire a concealable firearm is valid for 30 days. A person does not commit the offense of transfer of a concealable firearm if the acquisition or transfer of the firearm is between manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers of firearms for commercial purposes. Antique firearms or curio or relic firearms are not considered under this offense. The offense of transfer of a concealable results in a class A misdemeanor. Violation of any of the following constitutes a class A misdemeanor. The bill establishes that a permit to acquire a concealable firearm shall be issued by the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides if the statements made within the permit application are true and the applicant is over 21, a U.S. Citizen, and has been a resident of the State for at least six months; has not plead guilty to or been convicted of a crime other than a misdemeanor punishable as listed in the bill; is not a fugitive or charged with the commission of a crime punishable as listed in the bill; has not been dishonorably discharged; is not mentally incompetent and has not been committed to a mental health facility.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2401 -- STORAGE OF FIREARMS SPONSOR: Ealy This bill specifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm if the person fails to responsibly and securely store a firearm upon any premises that the person owns or controls and the person knows or reasonably should know a child can gain access to the firearm without the permission of the child's parent or guardian, or knows or reasonably should know a co-tenant is ineligible to possess a firearm under law. Responsible and secure storage includes, with the exception of a concealed or openly carried firearm in as secured holster, firearms: (1) Kept unloaded until ready to use; (2) Securely stored in a manner that ensures the firearms are not accessible to unauthorized persons and unauthorized persons do not have access to any unlocking mechanism necessary for accessibility; and (3) That have a personalized firearm's safety characteristics activated. The requirement for the responsible and secured storage of a firearm, as specified in the bill, will not apply to the storing of an antique firearm, as defined under 18 U.S.C. Section 921, or a curio or relic, as defined under 27 CFR 478.11. The offense of unlawful storage of a firearm is punishable by a $500 fine for a first violation and punishable as a class B misdemeanor for a second or any subsequent violation. It is a defense to the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm if a child gained possession of and used the firearm in a lawful act of self-defense, defense of others, or defense of livestock. Any firearms dealer must post in a conspicuous location on their premises a written notice as illustrated in the bill and to be made publicly available by the Department of Public Safety. A firearm dealer in violation of this provision may be punished by a warning for a first violation and punishable by a fine of not more than $500 for a second or subsequent violation. The Department must publish on its website, in both English and Spanish, information relating to the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm and related penalties. This bill is similar to HB 2113 (2026);

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 94 -- FIREARMS IN PARADE ZONES SPONSOR: Ealy This bill specifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly carries a firearm or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use into any parade zone during parade hours, as defined in the bill. The bill specifies that no valid concealed carry permit of any type will authorize any person to carry concealed firearms into any parade zone during parade hours. Only a peace officer, may carry a firearm into a parade zone during parade hours. The bill requires a parade host to ensure that all parade attendees go through a checkpoint to enter the parade zone. At the checkpoint, attendees will pass through a metal detector or be scanned by security. Any attendee found to be in possession of a firearm must be denied entrance into the parade zone. This bill is the same as HB 2708 (2024).

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 104 -- SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS SPONSOR: Ealy This bill specifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm if the person fails to responsibly and securely store a firearm upon any premises that the person owns or controls and the person knows or reasonably should know a child can gain access to the firearm without the permission of the child's parent or guardian, or knows or reasonably should know a cotenant is ineligible to possess a firearm under law. Such responsible and secure storage includes, with the exception of a concealed or openly carried firearm in as secured holster, firearms that: (1) Are kept unloaded until ready to use; (2) Are securely stored in a manner that ensures the firearms are not accessible to unauthorized persons and unauthorized persons do not have access to any unlocking mechanism necessary for accessibility; and (3) Have a personalized firearm's safety characteristics activated. The requirement for the responsible and secured storage of a firearm as specified in this bill will not apply to the storing of an antique firearm, as defined under 18 U.S.C. Section 921, or a curio or relic, as defined under 27 CFR 478.11. The offense of unlawful storage of a firearm under the provisions of this bill is punishable by a $500 fine for a first violation and punishable as a class B misdemeanor for a second or any subsequent violation. It is a defense to the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm if a child or cotenant gained possession of and used the firearm in a lawful act of self-defense, defense of others, or defense of livestock. All firearms dealers must post in a conspicuous location on their premises a written notice that unlawful storage of a firearm may result in imprisonment or fine. A firearm dealer in violation of this provision may be punished by a warning for a first violation and a fine of not more than $500 for a second or subsequent violation. The Department of Public Safety must publish on its website, in both English and Spanish, information relating to the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm as specified in this bill and related penalties. This bill is the same as HB 2884 and HB 2577 (2024).

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2708 -- PARADE SECURITY SPONSOR: Ealy This bill specifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly carries a firearm or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use into any parade zone during parade hours, as defined in the bill. The bill specifies that no valid concealed carry permit of any type will authorize any person to carry concealed firearms into any parade zone during parade hours. Only a peace officer, may carry a firearm into a parade zone during parade hours. This bill requires a parade host to ensure that all parade attendees go through a checkpoint to enter the parade zone. At the checkpoint, attendees will pass through a metal detector or be scanned by security. Any attendee found to be in possession of a firearm will be denied entrance into the parade zone.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HJR 170 -- FIREARMS SPONSOR: Ealy Currently, the Missouri Constitution guarantees every State citizen the right to keep and bear arms. Upon voter approval, this resolution would amend the Constitution to allow any county, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City to regulate the possession, carrying, or transfer of firearms within city or county limits. The resolution authorizes the city or county to, by ordinance, issue a permit or certificate and charge a fee, as specified. For any nonresident, a city or county must recognize as valid any permit or certificate authorizing the possession or carrying of firearms issued by the individual's county of residence. The resolution also lists individuals who must be exempt from any such ordinance.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2884 -- STORAGE OF FIREARMS SPONSOR: Ealy This bill provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm if the person fails to responsibly and securely store a firearm upon any premises that the person owns or controls and the person knows or reasonably should know a child can gain access to the firearm without the permission of the child's parent or guardian, or knows or reasonably should know a cotenant is ineligible to possess a firearm under law. Such responsible and secure storage includes, with the exception of a concealed or openly carried firearm in as secured holster, firearms that: (1) Are kept unloaded until ready to use; (2) Are securely stored in a manner that ensures the firearms are not accessible to unauthorized persons and unauthorized persons do not have access to any unlocking mechanism necessary for accessibility; and (3) Have a personalized firearm's safety characteristics activated. The requirement for the responsible and secured storage of a firearm as specified in this bill will not apply to the storing of an antique firearm, as defined under 18 U.S.C. Section 921, or a curio or relic, as defined under 27 CFR 478.11. The offense of unlawful storage of a firearm under the provisions of this bill is punishable by a $500 fine for a first violation and punishable as a class B misdemeanor for a second or any subsequent violation. It is a defense to the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm if a child gained possession of and used the firearm in a lawful act of self-defense, defense of others, or defense of livestock. Any firearms dealer must post in a conspicuous location on their premises a written notice that unlawful storage of a firearm may result in imprisonment or fine. A firearm dealer in violation of this provision may be punished by a warning for a first violation and punishable by a fine of not more than $500 for a second or subsequent violation. The Department must publish on their website, in both English and Spanish, information relating to the offense of unlawful storage of a firearm as specified in this bill and related penalties. This bill is the same as HB 2577 (2024).

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HJR 137 -- FIREARMS SPONSOR: Aune Currently, the Missouri Constitution guarantees every State citizen the right to keep and bear arms. Upon voter approval, this resolution would amend the Constitution to allow any county, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City to regulate the possession, carrying, or transfer of firearms within city or county limits. The resolution authorizes the city or county to, by ordinance, issue a permit or certificate and charge a fee, as specified. For any nonresident, a city or county must recognize as valid any permit or certificate authorizing the possession or carrying of firearms issued by the individual's county of residence. The resolution also lists individuals who must be exempt from any such ordinance.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2806 -- FIREARMS SPONSOR: Aune This bill makes the carrying of a concealed knife, firearm, or blackjack, without a concealed carry permit, an offense punishable as a class B misdemeanor. Currently, the process for obtaining a concealed carry permit or lifetime or extended concealed carry permit requires an affidavit attesting certain requirements are met. This bill instead requires proof that the applicant has satisfied the requirements of Section 571.111, RSMo.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1386 -- TEMPORARY SEIZURE OF FIREARM SPONSOR: Hovis Currently, political subdivisions may enact an ordinance regulating the open carrying of a firearm, provided that such ordinance conforms exactly with state law, with appropriate penalty provisions as designated under state law. This bill provides that such ordinance may establish that the open carrying of a firearm by a minor in violation of the ordinance shall subject the firearm to temporary seizure by a law enforcement officer. The officer shall issue the minor a receipt for each seized firearm. The parent or legal guardian of the minor may claim the seized firearm upon production of the receipt within 30 days. This bill also repeals the requirement that a law enforcement officer may disarm or physically restrain a person carrying a firearm only upon a reasonable and articulable suspicion of criminal activity.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2896 -- RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SPONSOR: Cook Currently, the Director of Public Safety has the authority to establish a state firearms training and qualification standard for retired law enforcement officers carrying concealed firearms. This bill requires the Director to establish such standard. Under this bill, a retired law enforcement officer satisfies federal certification requirements if the officer possesses a valid firearms qualification certificate that adheres to the provisions in the bill. The firearms certificate will be valid for one year. The Department of Public Safety will develop a model certificate that will serve as the required firearms qualification certificate, and the model certificate will be available on the department's website. The retired law enforcement officer will be responsible for paying the costs of firearms qualification.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 3419 -- EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION SPONSOR: Fogle Beginning January 1, 2027, the minimum wage is required to be increased or decreased January 1st each year based on the cost of living. This bill reinstates the provisions of law establishing a system of earned paid sick time and creates new provisions for bereavement leave. The bill provides that all applicable employees will accrue a minimum of one hour of earned paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Employees of an employer with 15 or more employees can use up to 56 hours of time in any given year but employees of an employer with fewer than 15 employees can only use 40 hours of time in any given year. Accrual begins January 1, 2027, or upon the commencement of employment, whichever is later. Employees may use earned paid sick time following 90 days of continuous employment, unless an employer's written policy allows the use of such leave prior to 90 days. The amount of sick time to be carried over, paid out, or transferred if employed by the same employer are specified in the bill. The bill outlines the reasons for which an employee may use earned paid sick time: (1) An employee's mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; an employee's need for medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; an employee's need for preventative medical care; (2) Care of a family member with a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; care of a family member who needs medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; care of a family member who needs preventative medical care; (3) Closure of the employee's place of business by order of a public official due to a public health emergency, or an employee's need to care for a child whose school or place of care has been closed by order of a public official due to a public health emergency, or care for oneself or a family member when it has been determined by the health authorities having jurisdiction or by a health care provider that the employee's or family member's presence in the community may jeopardize the health of others because of his or her exposure to a communicable disease, whether or not the employee or family member has actually contracted the communicable disease; or (4) Absence necessary due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, provided the leave is allowed for the employee or an employee's family member to procure one or more of the services described in the bill. Earned paid sick time shall be provided upon the request of an employee. Such request may be made orally, in writing, by electronic means, or by any other means acceptable to the employer. When possible, the request shall include the expected duration of the absence. Employees shall provide notice of the need for using earned paid sick time when the use is foreseeable. Furthermore, the bill allows certain private employees to earn paid bereavement time in the same manner as earned paid sick time is accrued. Earned paid bereavement time can be used within 90 days of the death of a family member, as defined under current law, or in connection with an event resulting in reproductive loss. Earned paid bereavement time shall begin to accrue at the commencement of employment or January 1, 2027, whichever is later. All provisions applicable to the accrual and use of earned paid sick time are applicable to the accrual and use of earned paid bereavement time under this bill. Employers may request, but not require, employees to search for or find a replacement worker to cover hours during which the employee is using earned paid sick time. Additionally, an employer may require reasonable documentation, as described in the bill, for time used on three or more consecutive work days. Each day of violation or failure to comply and each employee affected shall constitute a separate offense. Furthermore, any individual who claims to have been aggrieved by a failure of an employer to comply with any portion of this bill, including but not limited to the failure to provide earned paid sick time or to allow employees to use such time, or who claims to have suffered a retaliatory personnel action prohibited by this bill, shall have a right of action and may commence a civil action in the appropriate court of jurisdiction within three years of the accrual of the cause of action, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to such unlawful violation. Such action may be brought without first filing an administrative complaint.

The record addresses access to firearms, firearm safety, or prevention of firearm injury. Missouri’s firearm-death count includes suicides, homicides, and other intents; the policy’s target may cover only part of that total. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HJR 142 -- FIREARMS SPONSOR: Fogle Currently, the Missouri Constitution guarantees every State citizen the right to keep and bear arms. Upon voter approval, this resolution would amend the Constitution to allow any county, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City to regulate the possession, carrying, or transfer of firearms within city or county limits. The resolution authorizes the city or county to, by ordinance, issue a permit or certificate and charge a fee, as specified. For any nonresident, a city or county must recognize as valid any permit or certificate authorizing the possession or carrying of firearms issued by the individual's county of residence. The resolution also lists individuals who must be exempt from any such ordinance.