SB1191 - Modifies provisions relating to the offense of unlawful use of weapons

SB 1191

Modifies provisions relating to the offense of unlawful use of weapons

Sponsor:

Roberts

LR Number:

3024S.01I

Committee:

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety

Last Action:

1/25/2024 - Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

Journal Page:

S233

Title:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 1191 - This act provides that a person shall be guilty of the offense of unlawful use of weapons if he or she carries openly or concealed on his or her person a firearm in the City of St. Louis. It shall be a class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a class E felony for any second or subsequent offenses.

The provisions of this act do not apply to:

• Any peace officers, members of the Armed Forces, and others as provided in the act;

• Any person transporting a firearm in a non-functioning state or unloaded state; and

• Any person who has a valid concealed carry permit.

This act is identical to SB 65 (2023), SB 1016 (2022), and HB 1599 (2020).

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Amendments

No Amendments Found.