HB2985

Requires universal background checks for all sales or transfers of firearms

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2985 mandates universal background checks for all firearm sales or transfers.

Missouri HB2985 introduces universal background checks for all firearm sales or transfers, requiring a background check for any transfer, except for specific exemptions. A licensed dealer or law enforcement agency can conduct the check, which must be approved by a central repository before the transfer can occur. The bill also mandates that the results of the background check be provided to both the transferor and transferee. A violation of this provision is classified as a class B misdemeanor.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 15

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 14

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)