Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1683: Establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the anti-red flag gun seizure act, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the anti-red flag gun seizure act, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.486, to read as follows: 1.486. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act". 2. As used in this section, "red flag law" means: (1) Any gun control law, order, or measure that directs the temporary or permanent seizure of any firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition of an individual, except persons lawfully in custody or persons who have been released after the execution of a bail bond after having been charged with a dangerous felony, as defined in section 556.061; or (2) Any federal statute, federal rule, federal executive order, or federal judicial order or finding, or any state statute, state rule, state executive order, or state judicial order or finding, that: (a) Prohibits a Missouri resident from owning, possessing, transporting, transferring, or receiving any firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition, except persons lawfully in custody or persons who have been released after the execution of a bail bond after having been charged with a dangerous felony, as defined in section 556.061; or EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in …
Sponsors
- Burt Whaley (R, 138) · primary sponsor
- John Hewkin (R, 120)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB1683?
- HB1683 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act".
- What does HB1683 do?
- In its own words: To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the anti-red flag gun seizure act, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
- What is the status of HB1683?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1683?
- Burt Whaley (R, 138), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1683?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1683&year=2026&code=R
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