HB2727

Changes the offense of weapons possession by adding high-capacity firearm magazines

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2727 adds high-capacity firearm magazines to the list of prohibited weapons.

Missouri HB2727 amends the state's weapons possession laws by adding high-capacity firearm magazines to the list of prohibited items. A high-capacity magazine is defined as a device that can hold more than ten rounds of ammunition or can be converted to do so. The bill specifies that knowingly possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or selling such magazines is now an offense. This change aims to regulate the possession of high-capacity magazines, which are often associated with increased risk in firearm incidents.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)