Modifies provisions relating to the carrying of firearms or weapons into polling places on election days

Elections Firearms

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Washington, Barbara; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-01-27
Official status: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-01-27 S242
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2026-01-07 S79
S First Read
2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
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SB 1305 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful use of a weapon when he or she carries a firearm or any weapon readily capable of lethal use within 300 feet of or into any election precinct or polling place on any election day. Additionally, no concealed carry permit shall authorize a person to carry a firearm within 300 feet, instead of 25 feet, of any polling place on any election day.
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.