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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri SB 1214 bars individuals under protection orders from possessing firearms and requires conviction records sent to NICS
Last action · January 27, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety CommitteeSponsor: Maggie Nurrenbern
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What This Bill Would Do
SB 1214 - This act modifies provisions relating to unlawful possession of firearms. ADULT AND CHILD PROTECTION ORDERS (Section 455.050 and 455.523) This act provides that after a hearing for any full order of protection in which an order of protection is granted, the court shall also prohibit the respondent from knowingly possessing or purchasing any firearm while the order is in effect, inform the respondent either in writing or orally, and forward the order to the State Highway Patrol for enforcement. These provisions are identical to provisions in SB 91 (2025), similar to provisions in HB 3286 (2026), HB 904 (2025), and substantially similar to provisions in SB 328 (2025), SB 913 (2024), SB 431 (2023), SB 59 (2023), SB 305 (2023), SB 894 (2022), HB 1655 (2022). RECORDS SENT TO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL (Sections 565.076 and 565.227) This act provides that upon conviction for the offenses of domestic assault in the fourth degree and stalking in the second degree, the court shall forward the record of conviction to the State Highway Patrol. The State Highway Patrol shall update the offender's record in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and also notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 24 hours. These provisions are identical to provisions in SB 91 (2025), similar to provisions in HB 3286 (2026), and substantially similar to provisions in SB 328 (2025), HB 904 (2025), SB 913 (2024), SB 431 (2023), SB 59 (2023), SB 305 (2023), SB 894 (2022), and HB 1655 (2022). UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM (Section 571.070) This act provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person knowingly possesses a firearm and has been convicted of a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence in Missouri or any other state or is subject to an order of protection that was issued after a hearing in which the person had actual notice and had the opportunity to participate in such hearing. This act also adds that it shall be a violation of this act if the person possesses an antique firearm and the person was convicted of a felony offense of domestic violence. These provisions are identical to provisions in SB 91 (2025), similar to provisions in HB 3286 (2026), and substantially similar to provisions in SB 328 (2025) and HB 904 (2025), SB 913 (2024), SB 431 (2023), SB 59 (2023), SB 305 (2023), SB 894 (2022), and HB 1655 (2022). This act is similar to SB 1560 (2026), HB 3048 (2026), and to provisions in SB 1747 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
The measure changes firearm restrictions and background check reporting timelines for individuals facing domestic violence protection orders or specific misdemeanor convictions, directly altering state compliance with federal firearm databases.
- SB 1214 was introduced in the Missouri Senate during the 2026 session by Senator Maggie Nurrenbern. context
- The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is utilized across the United States to evaluate background checks for firearm transfers. context
Who It Would Affect
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Respondents subject to orders of protection
Missouri State Highway Patrol
The agency receives protection orders and conviction records to update NICS and must notify the FBI within twenty-four hours.
Wireless service providers
Providers must execute wireless telephone number transfers upon receiving court orders and notify petitioners of technical limitations within three business days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are conviction records for domestic assault or stalking sent to state law enforcement?
Can a petitioner take over a wireless phone account from a respondent under a protection order?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Jan 27, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
- Dec 1, 2025SenatePrefiled
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Mandatory NICS Reporting for Specific Misdemeanors
The bill expands mandatory reporting requirements for domestic assault in the fourth degree and stalking in the second degree directly to state and federal background check systems.
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