SB 868·MO·senate
Creates the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor
FailedFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Steve Roberts (D)
Latest Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Jan 8, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor for anyone under 18 to knowingly have a handgun or handgun ammunition, unless specific exceptions apply. It targets youth possession to improve public safety while still allowing limited lawful uses such as employment, hunting, or self‑defense at home.
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