Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2193: Creates extreme risk orders of protection
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 455, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to extreme risk orders of protection, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 455, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 455.096, to read as follows: 455.096. 1. In addition to any other jurisdictional grounds provided by law, a court shall have jurisdiction to enter an extreme risk order of protection restraining or enjoining a respondent from possessing any firearms. 2. (1) Upon the filing of a verified petition by a law enforcement officer or agency under this section, and for goo.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 455, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to extreme risk orders of protection, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 455, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 455.096, to read as follows: 455.096. 1. In addition to any other jurisdictional grounds provided by law, a court shall have jurisdiction to enter an extreme risk order of protection restraining or enjoining a respondent from possessing any firearms. 2. (1) Upon the filing of a verified petition by a law enforcement officer or agency under this section, and for good cause shown in the petition, the court may immediately issue an ex parte order of protection. An immediate and present danger of the respondent causing personal injury to himself or herself or others shall constitute good cause shown for purposes of this section. An ex parte order of protection entered by the court shall take effect when entered and shall remain in effect until there is valid service of process and a hearing is held on the motion within fifteen days of the filing of the petition. (2) Failure to serve an ex parte order of protection on the respondent shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such order. If the respondent is under eighteen years of age, unless …
Sponsors
- Stephen Butz (D, 081) · primary sponsor