SB 1042 - Bill Information - Missouri Senate

SB 1042 - Washington, Barbara

Creates the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun

Sponsor

Washington, Barbara

LR Number

4459S.01I

Title

SB 1042

House Handler

N/A

Journal Page

S185

Effective Date

August 28, 2026

Committee

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety

Current Status

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

List of 2026 Senate Bills

No amendments available

SB 1042 - This act creates the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun if the person is a minor and knowingly possesses a handgun. This offense shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100, imprisonment in a juvenile detention facility for a period not to exceed 10 days, or both. This act is identical to SB 127 (2025), and substantially similar to SB 1044 (2024), SB 439 (2023), and HB 2227 (2020). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.