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SB 1488

Modifies provisions regarding the right to own firearms

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kurtis Gregory

Missouri bill modifies firearm ownership rights; currently in committee review with specific regulatory changes pending detailed text analysis.

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1488

Legislative bill overview

SB 1488 modifies Missouri's firearms ownership provisions, though the specific changes are not detailed in the available action history. The bill was prefiled in December 2025 and has progressed through initial readings, currently pending committee review in the Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee as of February 2026.

Why is this important

Firearms regulations directly affect public safety policy, constitutional rights interpretation, and law enforcement practices in Missouri. Any modifications to ownership provisions could impact background check requirements, permit procedures, prohibited person categories, or licensing frameworks that affect thousands of residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional interpretation: Balancing Second Amendment protections against regulations and how courts may evaluate any restrictions
  • Public safety vs. access: Disagreement over whether modifications strengthen or weaken public safety outcomes
  • Implementation scope: Uncertainty about whether changes apply statewide, affect certain firearm types differently, or include grandfather clauses for existing owners

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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