HB 3105 — Modifies provisions regarding the rights of firearms owners
Last action — Action Postponed (H)
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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33 sponsors
1 primary, 32 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (33 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
33 added · 28 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill HB 3105 clarifies that law enforcement agencies must investigate officers who knowingly violate constitutional rights and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these rights. It ensures that findings of misconduct can lead to disciplinary action by the Department of Public Safety and possibly involvement from the attorney general. These updates aim to strengthen accountability and protect citizens' rights, ensuring officers are held responsible for severe violations.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
3105 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED6855H.04C BYJOSEPH REPRESENTATIVEENGLER, SCHULTE.Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 1.410, 1.420, 1.430, 1.440, 1.450, 1.460, 1.470, 1.480, and 1.485, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to firearms.
6855H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 1.410, 1.420, 1.430, 1.440, 1.450, 1.460, 1.470, 1.480, and 1.485, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to firearms.
(1) Any political subdivision or law enforcement agency that employs a law enforcement officer who actsknowingly knowingly,and aswillfully definedviolates underclearly sectionestablished 562.016,constitutional torights violateunder the provisions of section 1.4511.451, or who otherwise knowingly and willfully deprives a law-abiding citizen of Missouri of the rights or privileges ensured by the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States or Article I, Section 23 of the Constitution of MissouriMissouri, while acting under the color of any state or federal law shall investigate such employee for potential discipline up to and including termination of employment.
2.(2) Upon a finding that such officer knowingly and willfully violated clearly established constitutional rights as described in this section, the employing agency shall refer the matter to the department of public safety for review by the director of the EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county in the jurisdiction where an individual has taken action violating the provisions of section 1.451 shall have standing to pursue an action for injunctive or other equitable relief in EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HCS HB 3105 2 thedepartment circuitof courtpublic ofsafety thefor countydisciplinary inaction whichconsistent with existing law and may refer the matter to the attorney general for appropriate action allegedlyas occurred.authorized by law.
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The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county in the jurisdiction where an individual has taken action violating the provisions of section 1.451 shall have standing to pursue an action for injunctive or other equitable relief in the circuit court of Cole County.
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Nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish, impair, or eliminate any immunity, defense, or protection otherwise available under the Constitution or laws of Missouri or of the United States.
AsFor usedpurposes inof sections 1.451 and 1.461, the term "law-abiding citizen" meansshall mean a person who:who is not otherwise precluded under state law from possessing a firearm and shall not be construed to include anyone who is not legally present in the United States or the state of Missouri.
(1) Is eighteen years of age or older;
(2) Is not under criminal investigation for, arrested for, or charged with a criminal offense for which valid probable cause exists;
(3) Is not a danger to self or others;
(4) Is not otherwise precluded under state law from possessing a firearm;
and (5) Is legally present in the United States and in the state of Missouri.
HCS HB 3105 3 (5) The several states of the United States respect the proper role of the federal government but reject the proposition that such respect requires unlimited submission.
If the federal government, created by a compact among the states, were the exclusive or final judge of the extent of the powers granted to it by the states through the Constitution of the United States, the federal HB 3105 3 government's discretion, and not the Constitution of the United States, would necessarily become the measure of those powers.
(9) The people of Missouri have vested the general assembly with the authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, exchange, and use of firearms within the borders of this state, subject only to the limits imposed by HCS HB 3105 4 Amendment II of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Missouri;
the prompt reporting of HB 3105 4 stolen firearms;
Nothing in HCS HB 3105 5 sections 1.410 to 1.480 shall be construed to prohibit Missouri officials from accepting aid from federal officials in an effort to enforce Missouri laws.] [1.460.
Any political subdivision or law enforcement agency that employs a law enforcement officer who acts knowingly, as defined under section 562.016, to violate the provisions of section 1.450 or otherwise HB 3105 5 knowingly deprives a citizen of Missouri of the rights or privileges ensured by Amendment II of the Constitution of the United States or Article I, Section 23 of the Constitution of Missouri while acting under the color of any state or federal law shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress, and subject to a civil penalty of fifty thousand dollars per occurrence.
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For sections 1.410 to 1.485, the term "law-abiding citizen" shall mean a person who is not otherwise precluded under state law from HB 3105 6 possessing a firearm and shall not be construed to include anyone who is not legally present in the United States or the state of Missouri.
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Action History
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Action Postponed (H)
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Executive Session Continued
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Action Postponed (H)
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Executive Session Continued
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Action Postponed (H)
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Executive Session Continued
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Action Postponed (H)
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Executive Session Continued
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Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
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HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 0
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HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Executive Session Completed (H)
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Action Postponed (H)
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Executive Session Continued
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Public Hearing Completed (H)
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Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
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Read Second Time (H)
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Sponsors
- Mike Costlow · Cosponsor
- Bennie Cook · Cosponsor
- Bruce Sassmann · Cosponsor
- Bill Falkner · Cosponsor
- John Black · Cosponsor
- Jeff Knight · Cosponsor
- Ann Kelley · Cosponsor
- Danny Busick · Cosponsor
- Mike Steinmeyer · Cosponsor
- Dave Griffith · Cosponsor
- Barry Hovis · Cosponsor
- Bill Irwin · Cosponsor
- Bob Bromley · Cosponsor
- Jim Murphy · Cosponsor
- Lane Roberts · Cosponsor
- Jim Schulte · Primary
- Mark Matthiesen · Cosponsor
- Kent Haden · Cosponsor
- John Martin · Cosponsor
- Mike Jones · Cosponsor
- Willard Haley · Cosponsor
- Ron Fowler · Cosponsor
- Dave Hinman · Cosponsor
- Bill Lucas · Cosponsor
- Jamie Ray Gragg · Cosponsor
- Rudy Veit · Cosponsor
- Phil Amato · Cosponsor
- Carolyn Caton · Cosponsor
- Scott Miller · Cosponsor
- Josh Hurlbert · Cosponsor
- Sean Pouche · Cosponsor
- Mike McGirl · Cosponsor
- Dean Van Schoiack · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 32 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jim Schulte Republican
Co-sponsors (32)
- Mike Costlow Republican
- Bennie Cook Republican
- Bruce Sassmann Republican
- Bill Falkner Republican
- John Black Republican
- Jeff Knight Republican
- Ann Kelley Republican
- Danny Busick Republican
- Mike Steinmeyer Republican
- Dave Griffith Republican
- Barry Hovis Republican
- Bill Irwin Republican
- Bob Bromley Republican
- Jim Murphy Republican
- Lane Roberts Republican
- Mark Matthiesen Republican
- Kent Haden Republican
- John Martin Republican
- Mike Jones Republican
- Willard Haley Republican
- Ron Fowler Republican
- Dave Hinman Republican
- Bill Lucas Republican
- Jamie Ray Gragg Republican
- Rudy Veit Republican
- Phil Amato Republican
- Carolyn Caton Republican
- Scott Miller Republican
- Josh Hurlbert Republican
- Sean Pouche Republican
- Mike McGirl Republican
- Dean Van Schoiack Republican
Not signed on (166)
166 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 3105?
- HB 3105 is sponsored by Mike Costlow (Republican), Bennie Cook (Republican), Bruce Sassmann (Republican), Bill Falkner (Republican), John Black (Republican), Jeff Knight (Republican), Ann Kelley (Republican), Danny Busick (Republican), Mike Steinmeyer (Republican), Dave Griffith (Republican), Barry Hovis (Republican), Bill Irwin (Republican), Bob Bromley (Republican), Jim Murphy (Republican), Lane Roberts (Republican), Jim Schulte (Republican), Mark Matthiesen (Republican), Kent Haden (Republican), John Martin (Republican), Mike Jones (Republican), Willard Haley (Republican), Ron Fowler (Republican), Dave Hinman (Republican), Bill Lucas (Republican), Jamie Ray Gragg (Republican), Rudy Veit (Republican), Phil Amato (Republican), Carolyn Caton (Republican), Scott Miller (Republican), Josh Hurlbert (Republican), Sean Pouche (Republican), Mike McGirl (Republican), and Dean Van Schoiack (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 3105?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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