Bill > HB2540

This bill amends the Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo) by adding a new section to Chapter 571, which governs weapons and offenses related to them. Specifically, the bill requires ammunition retailers to verify the age of purchasers before completing a sale by checking a government-issued photo identification that displays the buyer's date of birth. The purpose of the verification is to ensure that the purchaser is legally old enough to buy ammunition according to federal law. This means that before selling any ammunition, a retailer must examine a valid government ID (such as a driver's license or passport) to confirm the buyer meets the minimum age requirement established by federal regulations. The bill aims to add an additional layer of age verification to prevent the sale of ammunition to individuals who are not legally permitted to purchase it.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2540&year=2026&code=R