Modifies provisions relating to the right to bear arms

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Lewis, Patty; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-02-19
Official status: S First Read
Effective date: Upon voter

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Bill History

2026-02-19 S414
S First Read

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SJR 119 - This Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, repeals provisions relating to the right to bear arms and provides that in accordance with the laws of the United States, any county, St. Louis City, or Kansas City, may enact ordinances regulating permits for the possession of a firearm and requiring background checks. Any such ordinance shall exempt any active duty or retired law enforcement officer, any full-time judge, or any person required to be armed as a condition of employment. Any penalty shall not exceed $1,000 or one year imprisonment.

This amendment is identical to SJR 49 (2025), SJR 36 (2025), HJR 144 (2024), and HJR 140 (2024).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.