Bill > SB1205

This bill modifies Missouri's existing law on unlawful use of weapons by specifically adding the Attorney General and their staff to the list of individuals who are exempt from certain weapon carrying restrictions. The bill amends section 571.030 of the Missouri Revised Statutes to include "the attorney general or staff of the attorney general" among the professional categories (such as peace officers, judges, and probation officers) who are allowed to carry weapons in circumstances that would otherwise be prohibited. This means that the Attorney General and their staff can carry weapons in locations like schools, churches, government buildings, or election precincts, as long as the weapon use is reasonably associated with or necessary to the fulfillment of their official duties. The bill does not fundamentally change the existing weapons laws but simply expands the list of authorized personnel who can carry weapons under specific professional exemptions, providing the Attorney General's office with the same weapon carrying privileges currently enjoyed by other law enforcement and judicial professionals.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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