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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2136 modifies unlawful firearm possession offenses and penalties
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Bob Titus and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 2136 modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by restricting possession for individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. The measure establishes tiered felony penalties ranging from a to a for repeat or dangerous felony offenders.
The measure alters criminal liability for firearm possession by adding non-citizens and individuals lacking lawful permanent residency to the restricted categories, carrying felony prosecution risks.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Non-citizens and individuals without lawful permanent resident status
Individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents are newly prohibited from possessing firearms, subjecting them to felony charges for possession.
Law enforcement and prosecutors
Law enforcement and prosecutors gain an additional statutory category for prosecuting unlawful firearm possession offenses.
Key Facts
- A person commits unlawful possession of a firearm if they knowingly possess any firearm and are not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
- Unlawful possession of a firearm is classified as a class C felony under state law.
- The offense is elevated to a class B felony if the person has been convicted of a dangerous felony under section 556.061 or has a prior conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm.
- The restrictions regarding prior felony convictions do not apply to the possession of an antique firearm.
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- Individuals who are fugitives from justice, habitually intoxicated or drugged, or adjudged mentally incompetent remain prohibited from possessing firearms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is newly added to the prohibited list for firearm possession under this bill?
What is the penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm under the bill?
Are antique firearms subject to the felony conviction restrictions?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 2, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy75Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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