Bill > HB459

This bill establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act" in Missouri, which aims to prohibit the enforcement of any federal or state laws that would allow the seizure of firearms from citizens without a formal court conviction for a violent felony. The bill defines a "red flag law" as any measure that would temporarily or permanently confiscate firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition from an individual without a contested court case. Under this legislation, no state agency, political subdivision, or local law enforcement agency can enforce such red flag laws or receive federal funding to do so. The bill includes significant penalties for law enforcement agencies that attempt to enforce red flag laws, including potential civil liability of $50,000 per occurrence and the possibility of legal action by affected individuals. Importantly, the bill does not prevent law enforcement from seizing firearms as evidence during an investigation, and it does not restrict federal agents from enforcing federal laws. The legislation is designed to protect what the bill's sponsors consider to be citizens' Second Amendment rights by preventing what they view as potential government overreach in firearm confiscation. The act is considered an emergency measure and would take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgency perceived by its proponents in protecting gun ownership rights.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB459&year=2025&code=R