Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1171: Creates the offense of community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1171 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the offense of community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm. Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1171 - This act creates the offense of community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm in the first degree in which a person commits such offense if he or she stores or leaves a firearm in a location where the person knows or reasonably should know that an unauthorized person may gain access to the firearm and such unauthorized person causes personal injury or death with the firearm. Such offense shall be a class C felony. This act also creates the offense of community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm in the second degree in which a person commits such offense if he or she stores or leaves a firearm in a location where the person knows or reasonably should know that an unauthorized person may gain access to the firearm and such person: • Causes the firearm to discharge; • Carries the firearm in a public place in a manner that is threatening; or • Uses the firearm in the commission of a crime. Such offense shall be a class D felony. It shall not be a violation of either offense if the firearm is stored securely as described in the act, the unauthorized person is a minor who has the permission of a parent or guardian to possess the firearm, the unauthorized person obtains the firearm in self-defense, or the unauthorized person obtains the firearm as a result of unlawful entry and such unlawful entry is reported to a law enforcement agency. This act is substantially similar to SB 207 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled