SB 65
Modifies provisions relating to the offense of unlawful use of weapons
Sponsor:
LR Number:
0571S.01I
Committee:
Last Action:
1/12/2023 - Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2023

Current Bill Summary

SB 65 - 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 1016 (2022) and HB 1599 (2020).

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Amendments

No Amendments Found.