MissouriMissouri patrol would let people check stolen firearm reports online
If money is set aside, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would let anyone check online whether a firearm’s serial number was reported stolen.
What it does
If money is set aside, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would provide a public web page where anyone can check whether a firearm was reported stolen. The page would not have to show other information.
Argument forPeople could check a firearm’s serial number online before a purchase, which may help them avoid buying one reported stolen.
Argument againstBecause the search could show only whether a firearm was reported stolen, buyers might still lack details they need to judge a possible report.
More detail
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would maintain a public web page with a search for firearm serial numbers. Anyone using the internet could search a firearm’s serial number to see whether it was reported stolen. The patrol’s duty would apply only if money is appropriated for it. The patrol would not have to provide other information about a reported stolen firearm.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Mar 2Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Feb 27Introduced and Read First Time (H)Introduced
Gun PolicyPublic Safety