Bill > HB2136

This bill modifies existing Missouri state law regarding unlawful possession of a firearm by adding a new criterion for prohibited firearm possession. Currently, individuals are prohibited from possessing a firearm if they have been convicted of a felony or are a fugitive from justice, habitually intoxicated, or mentally incompetent. The bill introduces a new provision that prevents non-citizens and non-permanent residents of the United States from possessing firearms. The offense remains a class C felony, but becomes a class B felony if the individual has a previous conviction for unlawful firearm possession or has been convicted of a dangerous felony. The bill maintains an existing exemption that allows possession of antique firearms, and the changes are specifically made to section 571.070 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo). This modification further restricts firearm access for certain individuals, with a particular focus on expanding restrictions based on citizenship and residency status.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2136&year=2026&code=R