Modifies provisions relating to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child

Children

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Sponsor: Lewis, Patty; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-01-15
Official status: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-01-15 S187
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2026-01-07 S59
S First Read
2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
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SB 1093 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of a child when a person knowingly fails to secure a readily available firearm in the presence of a child under 17 years of age or in a residence where a child under 17 years of age resides. This offense shall be a class D felony, unless the offense causes physical harm or death to a child then it shall be a higher penalty.

This act is identical to SB 464 (2025) and HB 1877 (2024) and substantially similar to SB 996 (2024).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.