Bill > HB898

This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding firearm suppressors (also known as silencers) by decriminalizing their possession, manufacturing, and sale within the state under certain conditions. The bill repeals existing law and establishes new provisions that allow Missouri residents to manufacture firearm suppressors entirely within the state using primarily local materials, effectively exempting these suppressors from federal regulation. Specifically, a firearm suppressor manufactured entirely in Missouri using primarily local materials and marked "Made in Missouri" would not be subject to federal interstate commerce regulations. The bill also prohibits state and local government entities from enforcing federal regulations on firearm suppressors that are more restrictive than Missouri state law. Additionally, the legislation provides that any pending criminal prosecutions for firearm suppressor-related offenses will be dismissed as of August 28, 2025, though existing final convictions will remain valid. The bill includes provisions for the attorney general to seek a declaratory judgment on the constitutionality of these new provisions and allows citizens to file complaints if local entities attempt to enforce federal suppressor regulations. Manufacturers must follow specific guidelines, such as stamping "Made in Missouri" on locally produced suppressors, and the provisions will only apply to suppressors manufactured on or after August 28, 2025.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB898&year=2025&code=R