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HB 2138·MO·house

Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm

FailedFiled Dec 3, 2025
Sponsor: Steve Butz (D)
Latest Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

May 15, 2026

Summary

The bill revises the definition of unlawful firearm possession to include felons, fugitives, intoxicated or mentally incompetent persons, and minors on public property, unless the minor completed a hunter‑education course. It also changes the penalty to a Class C felony, escalating to Class B for repeat offenders or those convicted of a dangerous felony, and exempts antique firearms. The measure failed to advance beyond referral.

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