Bill > HB726

This bill modifies Missouri's firearms regulation laws by establishing comprehensive state-level preemption of firearm-related regulations. The bill prevents any county, city, town, village, or municipality from creating their own ordinances about firearms, including regulations on sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, or taxation, with very limited exceptions. The new law specifically nullifies existing local firearm-related regulations and prohibits future local attempts to create such regulations. The bill introduces significant penalties for jurisdictions that attempt to create their own firearm ordinances, including a potential civil penalty of $50,000 and the ability for citizens to bring lawsuits against such jurisdictions. Additionally, the bill affirms that firearm manufacturing and sales are not considered abnormally dangerous activities and limits the ability of government entities to sue firearm manufacturers. The legislation also provides legal standing for individuals to pursue injunctive relief against jurisdictions they believe are violating the state's firearm regulation preemption, with provisions for potential attorney's fees and a requirement that sovereign immunity cannot be used as a defense in such actions.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB726&year=2025&code=R