Missouri HB2540: Specifies that the seller of ammunition must verify the age of the purchaser

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 a government-issued identification that includes a 3 photograph and the date of birth of the purchaser, that the purchaser is of a legal age to 4 purchase the ammunition under federal law. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in th.

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 a government-issued identification that includes a 3 photograph and the date of birth of the purchaser, that the purchaser is of a legal age to 4 purchase the ammunition under federal law. ✔ 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.

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Sponsors

• Aaron Crossley (D, 029) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. December 19, 2025: Prefiled (H)