Bill > SB74

This bill modifies Missouri's existing firearms legislation by establishing comprehensive state-level preemption of firearm regulations. The bill prohibits any county, city, town, village, or other political subdivision from creating its own ordinances or regulations related to firearms, ammunition, or firearm components, with very limited exceptions. Specifically, local governments can only adopt ordinances that exactly match state law (sections 571.010 to 571.070) or regulate firearm discharge within their jurisdiction. The bill declares that the lawful design, marketing, manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms is not a nuisance and protects firearms manufacturers from most legal actions. Notably, the bill introduces a new enforcement mechanism that allows individuals to sue political subdivisions that violate these provisions, with potential civil penalties of $50,000 per occurrence and the possibility of recovering attorney's fees. The bill also explicitly states that sovereign immunity cannot be used as a defense in such actions, and provides standing for injured parties to seek injunctive relief in circuit court. The overall intent appears to be creating a uniform, state-level approach to firearm regulation that limits local governments' ability to impose additional restrictions beyond state law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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