Bill > HB1683

This bill establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act" in Missouri, which prohibits state and local agencies from enforcing any federal or state "red flag laws" - defined as laws that would allow the temporary or permanent seizure of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition from individuals who have not been charged with a dangerous felony. The bill specifically prevents state agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement from receiving federal funding for or attempting to enforce such red flag laws, with potential civil penalties of $50,000 per occurrence for any law enforcement officer who knowingly violates this prohibition. The legislation allows individuals who have been subject to red flag law enforcement to pursue legal action for injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees, and explicitly states that sovereign immunity cannot be used as a defense in such cases. The bill does not prevent law enforcement from seizing firearms as evidence during investigations and does not restrict federal agents from enforcing federal laws. Notably, the bill provides a broad definition of red flag laws and creates significant legal barriers to their implementation in Missouri, effectively nullifying such measures within the state.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1683&year=2026&code=R