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HB 2104MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri House Bill 2104 requires special permits and fire safety inspections for commercial outdoor fireworks displays

Original title: OUTDOOR FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Phil Amato

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What This Bill Would Do

Official description

Modifies provisions relating to commercial outdoor fireworks displays

Why it matters

Commercial event organizers must submit applications ten working days in advance, provide proof of financial responsibility for potential damages, and pass mandatory safety inspections based on National Fire Protection Association standards before holding outdoor fireworks shows.

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.

Directly affected

Commercial fireworks operators and event organizers

Must submit permit applications at least ten working days in advance, provide proof of financial responsibility, ensure on-site supervision by a licensed operator, and pass venue safety inspections.

Directly affected

State fire marshal and local fire departments

Must review permit applications, conduct venue safety inspections, and maintain permit records.

Directly affected

Licensed private display operators

Exempt from commercial permitting rules for noncommercial displays, but subject to safety codes and potential 5-day notice-only rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who must obtain a permit for an outdoor fireworks display under this bill?
Municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, organizations, persons, firms, or corporations holding a commercial outdoor fireworks display or a display before a must obtain a special permit.
Are private, noncommercial fireworks displays subject to the same permitting requirements?
No. Holders of valid state-issued display operator licenses conducting private outdoor fireworks displays for noncommercial purposes are exempt from commercial permitting requirements, though they must comply with safety standards and any local notice rules.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
  2. Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Read Second Time (H)
  3. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read First Time (H)
  4. Dec 2, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Prefiled (H)

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Phil AmatoHouse · District 113RepublicanSponsor

Connected Entities

Joseph Engler, General Assembly, National Fire Protection Association and 1 more
PersonJoseph Engler“Chief Clerk of the House.”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“The 103rd General Assembly of Missouri enacted the legislation.”Map →
OrganizationNational Fire Protection Association“Standards organization referenced for fireworks display and safety codes.”Map →
PersonPhil Amato“State Representative representing District 113 who introduced House Bill 2104.”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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  • Controversy15
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