Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2187: Specifies that the seller of ammunition must verify the age of the purchaser
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the sale of ammunition. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 571.061, to read as follows: 571.061. No retailer in this state shall complete a sale of ammunition unless the 2 retailer verifies, by means of photographic identification containing the purchaser's 3 date of birth, that the purchaser is of a legal age to purchase the ammunition. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be om.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the sale of ammunition. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 571.061, to read as follows: 571.061. No retailer in this state shall complete a sale of ammunition unless the 2 retailer verifies, by means of photographic identification containing the purchaser's 3 date of birth, that the purchaser is of a legal age to purchase the ammunition. ✔ 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
- Ian Mackey (D, 099) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)