Bill > HB1700

This bill establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act" in Missouri, which aims to prevent the enforcement of any federal or state laws that would temporarily or permanently seize firearms from law-abiding citizens. Specifically, the bill defines a "red flag law" as any statute, rule, or order that directs the confiscation of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition from individuals who have not been charged with a dangerous felony. The legislation prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, and local law enforcement from enforcing such red flag laws, receiving federal funds to enforce them, or attempting to implement them in any way. If a law enforcement officer knowingly violates this prohibition, the employing agency could be liable for a civil penalty of $50,000 per occurrence, and the affected individual would have the right to pursue legal action, including injunctive relief and potential damages. The bill includes an emergency clause, emphasizing the immediate need to protect citizens' Second Amendment rights and limit federal government overreach. The legislation explicitly allows law enforcement to continue seizing firearms as evidence during investigations and does not prevent federal agents from enforcing federal laws.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1700&year=2026&code=R