Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2985: Requires universal background checks for all sales or transfers of firearms
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the transfer of firearms, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 571.201, to read as follows: 571.201. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Law enforcement officer", any individual employed by the United States or by a state, county, city, municipality, village, township, or other political subdivision as a police officer or peace officer or in a similar position that involves the enforcement of the law and protection of.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the transfer of firearms, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 571.201, to read as follows: 571.201. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Law enforcement officer", any individual employed by the United States or by a state, county, city, municipality, village, township, or other political subdivision as a police officer or peace officer or in a similar position that involves the enforcement of the law and protection of the public interest; (3) "Licensed dealer", a person who has a valid federal firearms dealer license and all additional licenses required by state or local law to engage in the business of selling or transferring firearms; (4) "Person", any individual, corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, club, organization, society, joint stock company, or other entity; (5) "Transferee", a person who desires to receive or acquire a firearm from a transferor. If a transferee is not a natural person, each natural person who is authorized by the transferee to possess the firearm after the transfer shall be deemed the transferee and subject to the requirements of this section. 2. Any person who is not a licensed dealer, before transferring or attempting to transfer …