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This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding firearm possession and domestic violence protections by expanding restrictions on firearm ownership for individuals involved in domestic violence situations. Specifically, the bill adds new provisions that prohibit individuals subject to orders of protection or convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses from possessing firearms. When a court issues a full order of protection, it must now explicitly prohibit the respondent from possessing or purchasing firearms, inform the respondent of this prohibition, and forward the order to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for updating in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The bill also requires courts to notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 24 hours of such orders. Additionally, the legislation broadens the definition of "misdemeanor offense of domestic violence" to include specific offenses like domestic assault in the fourth degree and stalking in the second degree, as well as any misdemeanor involving physical force or threatened use of a deadly weapon by a family or household member. The bill is designated as an emergency act, emphasizing the urgent need to protect domestic violence victims from potential future harm.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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