Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1305: Modifies provisions relating to the carrying of firearms or weapons into polling places on election days
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1305 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to the carrying of firearms or weapons into polling places on election days. 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 1305 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful use of a weapon when he or she carries a firearm or any weapon readily capable of lethal use within 300 feet of or into any election precinct or polling place on any election day. Additionally, no concealed carry permit shall authorize a person to carry a firearm within 300 feet, instead of 25 feet, of any polling place on any election day. 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