Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1806: Creates the offense of unlawful use of a firearm by a minor
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of unlawful use of a firearm by a minor, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 571.034, to read as follows: 571.034. 1. A person under eighteen years of age commits the offense of unlawful use of a firearm by a minor if such person knowingly carries concealed upon or about his or her person a firearm. 2. The offense of unlawful use of a firearm by a minor is a class D misdemeanor. 3. Upon conviction or a plea of guilty for a.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of unlawful use of a firearm by a minor, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 571.034, to read as follows: 571.034. 1. A person under eighteen years of age commits the offense of unlawful use of a firearm by a minor if such person knowingly carries concealed upon or about his or her person a firearm. 2. The offense of unlawful use of a firearm by a minor is a class D misdemeanor. 3. Upon conviction or a plea of guilty for an offense under this section, the court shall order the immediate confiscation of the firearm. The court may issue any other order allowed under section 571.095 in felony cases, and the procedures outlined in section 571.095 shall apply. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
Sponsors
- Mark Sharp (D, 037) · primary sponsor
- Marty Murray (D, 078)