MO SJR 119
died on adjournmentModifies provisions relating to the right to bear arms
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did MO SJR 119 pass?
No. MO SJR 119 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 (2026-02-19): S First Read
What is MO SJR 119 about?
SJR 119 - This Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, repeals provisions relating to the right to bear arms and provides that in accordance with the laws of the United States, any county, St. Louis City, or Kansas City, may enact ordinances regulating permits for the possession of a firearm and requiring background checks. Any such ordinance shall exempt any active duty or retired law enforcement officer, any full-time judge, or any person required to be armed as a condition of employment. Any penalty shall not exceed $1,000 or one year imprisonment. This amendment is identical to SJR 119 (2026), SJR 49 (2025), SJR 36 (2025), HJR 144 (2024), and HJR 140 (2024). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Who sponsors MO SJR 119?
Lewis, Patty, Patty Lewis are the primary sponsors of MO SJR 119.
Description
SJR 119 - This Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, repeals provisions relating to the right to bear arms and provides that in accordance with the laws of the United States, any county, St. Louis City, or Kansas City, may enact ordinances regulating permits for the possession of a firearm and requiring background checks. Any such ordinance shall exempt any active duty or retired law enforcement officer, any full-time judge, or any person required to be armed as a condition of employment. Any penalty shall not exceed $1,000 or one year imprisonment. This amendment is identical to SJR 119 (2026), SJR 49 (2025), SJR 36 (2025), HJR 144 (2024), and HJR 140 (2024). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-02-19 — S First Read
- Bill type
- joint resolution
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Sponsors
- Lewis, Pattyprimary
- Patty Lewisprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-05-07
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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2026-02-19
S First Read
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Versions
- 4572S.01I - IntroducedCompare
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