MO SB 1488
died on adjournmentSB 1488 - This act repeals the sections of law which were declared unconstitutional in United States v. Missouri, and replaces them with new sections. This act creates the "Second Amendment Preservation Act", and list various declarations of the Missouri General Assembly regarding the right of citizens to bear arms. Under this act, public officers and employees of the state or any political subdivision shall not knowingly violate a law-abiding citizen's legal rights regarding firearms. This act shall not prevent any Missouri official from accepting or rendering aid to federal officials nor shall it prevent law enforcement from working on federal task forces. Any law enforcement officer who acts knowingly to deprive a law-abiding citizen of Missouri of certain constitutional rights to bear arms while acting under any state or federal law shall be investigated by the political subdivision or law enforcement agency that employs them. A law enforcement officer that is investigated under this provision is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment. Where an individual has acted in violation of this act, the Attorney General or prosecuting attorney has standing to pursue an action for injunctive or other equitable relief in the circuit court of the county in which the action allegedly occurred. Finally, it shall not be a violation of this act to provide material aid to federal authorities in any case in which there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the suspect engaged in criminal conduct. This act is similar to HB 2660 (2026), and contains provisions similar to SB 955 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did MO SB 1488 pass?
No. MO SB 1488 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-12-31): Prefiled
What is MO SB 1488 about?
MO SB 1488 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “SB 1488 - This act repeals the sections of law which were declared unconstitutional in United States v. Missouri, and replaces them with new sections. This act creates the "Second Amendment Preservation Act", and list various declarations of the Missouri General Assembly regarding the right of citizens to bear arms. Under this act, public officers and employees of the state or any political subdivision shall not knowingly violate a law-abiding citizen's legal rights regarding firearms. This act shall not prevent any Missouri official from accepting or rendering aid to federal officials nor shall it prevent law enforcement from working on federal task forces. Any law enforcement officer who acts knowingly to deprive a law-abiding citizen of Missouri of certain constitutional rights to bear arms while acting under any state or federal law shall be investigated by the political subdivision or law enforcement agency that employs them. A law enforcement officer that is investigated under this provision is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment. Where an individual has acted in violation of this act, the Attorney General or prosecuting attorney has standing to pursue an action for injunctive or other equitable relief in the circuit court of the county in which the action allegedly occurred. Finally, it shall not be a violation of this act to provide material aid to federal authorities in any case in which there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the suspect engaged in criminal conduct. This act is similar to HB 2660 (2026), and contains provisions similar to SB 955 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.”.
Who sponsors MO SB 1488?
Gregory (21), Kurtis is the primary sponsor of MO SB 1488.
Description
SB 1488 - This act repeals the sections of law which were declared unconstitutional in United States v. Missouri, and replaces them with new sections. This act creates the "Second Amendment Preservation Act", and list various declarations of the Missouri General Assembly regarding the right of citizens to bear arms. Under this act, public officers and employees of the state or any political subdivision shall not knowingly violate a law-abiding citizen's legal rights regarding firearms. This act shall not prevent any Missouri official from accepting or rendering aid to federal officials nor shall it prevent law enforcement from working on federal task forces. Any law enforcement officer who acts knowingly to deprive a law-abiding citizen of Missouri of certain constitutional rights to bear arms while acting under any state or federal law shall be investigated by the political subdivision or law enforcement agency that employs them. A law enforcement officer that is investigated under this provision is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment. Where an individual has acted in violation of this act, the Attorney General or prosecuting attorney has standing to pursue an action for injunctive or other equitable relief in the circuit court of the county in which the action allegedly occurred. Finally, it shall not be a violation of this act to provide material aid to federal authorities in any case in which there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the suspect engaged in criminal conduct. This act is similar to HB 2660 (2026), and contains provisions similar to SB 955 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-12-31 — Prefiled
- Bill type
- bill
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Sponsors
- Gregory (21), Kurtisprimary
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-05
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
reading-2,referral-committee
2026-01-07
S First Read
reading-1
2025-12-31
Prefiled
Versions
- 6203S.01I - IntroducedCompare
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