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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2266 Modifies Provisions Governing the Unlawful Use of Weapons and Penalties
Last action · April 9, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H)Sponsors: Tim Taylor and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill modifies state laws regarding the unlawful use of weapons, detailing specific prohibited activities involving firearms and knives, establishing exceptions for law enforcement and authorized personnel, and defining criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanors to class A felonies.
The measure establishes criminal penalties and defines exemptions for carrying, discharging, or possessing weapons in restricted areas such as schools, churches, and public transit for residents and state employees.
- House Bill 2266 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly by Representative Tim Taylor. context
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.
State Employees
State employees gain explicit protection to store locked, non-visible firearms in their vehicles while parked on state property for official duties.
Peace Officers
Active and qualified retired peace officers are exempt from specific weapon carrying and discharge prohibitions when performing official duties.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What actions constitute the unlawful use of weapons under this bill?
Can state employees keep firearms in their vehicles on state property?
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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
8 actions- Apr 9, 2026HouseCommitteeHCS Reported Do Pass (H)
- Apr 8, 2026HouseCommitteeHCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- Apr 8, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Apr 1, 2026HousePublic Hearing Completed (H)
- Mar 26, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: General Laws(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
Show 2 earlier actions
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 8, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
Version history
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Full breakdown
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy70Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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