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This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding firearm possession rights for individuals with prior felony convictions. The legislation creates a new automatic restoration process for civil firearm rights upon discharge from confinement, probation, or parole, with significant exceptions. Specifically, individuals convicted of certain violent felonies (which include a comprehensive list of over 90 specific offenses ranging from sexual crimes to assault, robbery, and terrorism-related charges) will not automatically have their firearm rights restored. For those convicted of violent felonies, the bill establishes a petition process where individuals can request firearm rights restoration through a circuit court, provided they meet specific criteria such as being at least three years past their conviction, having no subsequent felony convictions, and demonstrating "good cause" to the court. The bill also modifies related statutes concerning public office eligibility and voting rights for individuals with felony convictions, allowing potential restoration of rights in certain circumstances. These changes aim to provide a structured pathway for individuals with criminal histories to potentially regain their firearm possession rights while maintaining restrictions for those convicted of the most serious violent offenses.

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