Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3048: Prohibits certain individuals from possessing a firearm due to domestic violence
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act of domestic violence committed by the respondent; HB 3048 (13) Award possession and care of any pet, along with any moneys necessary to cover medical costs that may have resulted from abuse of the pet. 4. If, after a hearing for any full order of protection, the court issues an order of protection, the court may also: (1) Prohibit the respondent from knowingly possessing or purchasing any firearm while the order is in effect; (2) Inform the respondent of such prohibition in writing and, if the respondent is present, orally; and (3) Forward the order to the Missouri state highway patrol.
From the introduced text:
an act of domestic violence committed by the respondent; HB 3048 (13) Award possession and care of any pet, along with any moneys necessary to cover medical costs that may have resulted from abuse of the pet. 4. If, after a hearing for any full order of protection, the court issues an order of protection, the court may also: (1) Prohibit the respondent from knowingly possessing or purchasing any firearm while the order is in effect; (2) Inform the respondent of such prohibition in writing and, if the respondent is present, orally; and (3) Forward the order to the Missouri state highway patrol so that the Missouri state highway patrol can update the respondent's record in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Upon receiving an order under this subsection, the Missouri state highway patrol shall notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation within twenty-four hours. 5. A verified petition seeking orders for maintenance, support, custody, visitation, payment of rent, payment of monetary compensation, possession of personal property, prohibiting the transfer, encumbrance, or disposal of property, or payment for services of a shelter for victims of domestic violence, shall contain allegations relating to those orders and shall pray for the orders desired. [5.] 6. In making an award of custody, the court shall consider all relevant factors including the presumption …