Missouri health

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 eligibility, enrollment, or affordability of health coverage, relevant to the share of people under 65 without insurance. A service-specific benefit or provider-payment rule alone is not a change in insured status. 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: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This bill makes the unlawful receipt by sale or transfer by sale of public assistance benefits or electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards illegal by modifying existing provisions relating to the offenses of unlawful receipt or unlawful transfer of public assistance benefits or EBT cards. MEDICAID SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN (208.151, 208.186, 208.239, and 208.662) Currently, low-income pregnant and postpartum women receiving benefits through MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women or Show-Me Healthy Babies are eligible for pregnancy-related coverage throughout the pregnancy and for 60 days following the end of the pregnancy. Under this bill, MO HealthNet coverage for these low-income women will include full Medicaid benefits for the duration of the pregnancy and for one year following the end of the pregnancy. The Department shall submit any necessary state plan amendments or waivers, as described in the bill.

The record addresses abortion access, regulation, or reporting, the subject of Missouri’s reported resident-abortion count. That count includes reported care outside Missouri and has reporting gaps. 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: Resident abortions reported. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HJR 30 -- ABORTION SPONSOR: Kelley Upon voter approval, this proposed amendment to the Constitution, repeals the provisions of Article I, Section 36, known as "The Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative". Additionally, it prohibits abortion of a viable unborn child unless such abortion is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman whose life is endangered.

The record addresses abortion access, regulation, or reporting, the subject of Missouri’s reported resident-abortion count. That count includes reported care outside Missouri and has reporting gaps. 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: Resident abortions reported. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HJR 31 -- ABORTION SPONSOR: Kelley This amendment to the State Constitution, if approved by voters, repeals the provisions of Article I, Section 36, known as “The Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative”. Additionally, this amendment requires a physician to perform a fetal heartbeat detection test prior to performing or inducing an abortion, except in cases of medical emergency. A physician must not perform or induce an abortion if a fetal heartbeat has been detected. The physician must record in the pregnant woman's medical record the estimated gestational age of the unborn child, the method used to estimate the gestational age, the test used to detect the fetal heartbeat, and the date, time, and results of the test. If an abortion is performed or induced without first performing the test because of a medical emergency, the physician must record that information in the pregnant woman's medical record and in the abortion report submitted to the Department of Health and Senior Services. The provisions of this amendment must be exclusively enforced through private civil action, as described in the amendment, and will not be enforced through the State, any political subdivision of the State, a prosecuting or circuit attorney, or an executive or administrative officer of a political subdivision. Any other person may bring a civil action against any person who: (1) Performs or induces an abortion in violation of this amendment; (2) Knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets in the performance or induction of an abortion in violation of this amendment, including reimbursing the costs of the abortion through insurance or otherwise; or (3) Intends to engage in any of the above conduct. If a claimant prevails, the court must award injunctive relief, damages of not less than $10,000 for each abortion performed or induced in violation of this amendment, and costs and attorney's fees. A court will not award attorney's fees to the defendant.

The record addresses abortion access, regulation, or reporting, the subject of Missouri’s reported resident-abortion count. That count includes reported care outside Missouri and has reporting gaps. 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: Resident abortions reported. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Any taxpayer shall have standing to bring a cause of action in any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction to enforce these provisions. This bill prohibits any public funding from being expended to any abortion facility, or associate or affiliate thereof, including for MO HealthNet reimbursement. This bill modifies existing statute permitting any MO HealthNet participant to obtain services from any provider of such services in a MO HealthNet provider agreement with the state by requiring such provider to not be disqualified or excluded from serving as a MO HealthNet provider. Additionally, this bill requires the Department of Social Services to suspend, revoke, or cancel any contract or provider agreement, or refuse to enter into a new contract or provider agreement, with any provider when it is determined that the provider is not qualified to perform the required services because such provider has committed certain offenses, as specified in the bill, or because the provider is an abortion facility, or an affiliate or associate thereof. Lastly, this bill prohibits reimbursement to abortion facilities, or associates or affiliates thereof, under the "Uninsured Women's Health Program". This bill is similar to SB 160 (2023).

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 abortion access, regulation, or reporting, the subject of Missouri’s reported resident-abortion count. That count includes reported care outside Missouri and has reporting gaps. 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: Resident abortions reported. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1304 -- ABORTION SPONSOR: Aune This bil modifies definitions and repeals the terms "Down Syndrome", "unborn child", and "viability", "viable", or "viable pregnancy" as those terms pertain to Chapter 188, RSMo, governing the regulation of abortions. It also repeals the term "abortion facility" throughout various sections of statute governing provisions including, but not limited to, data submissions by certain health care providers, licensing requirements for facilities, inspections, and the scope of practice for health care providers. This bill also repeals several sections of statute relating to abortion, including, but not limited to, the "Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act", which prohibits abortions from being performed or induced in this state except for medical emergencies, administration requirements of mifepristone, the prohibition of abortions being performed of viable unborn children, the 72-hour required waiting period prior to the performance of an abortion, physician reporting requirements following the performance of an abortion, and the prohibitions of abortions after eight, 14, and 18 weeks of pregnancy.

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.