Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1093
Modifies provisions relating to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patty Lewis (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1093 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of a child when a person knowingly fails to secure a readily available firearm in the presence of a child under 17 years of age or in a residence where a child under 17 years of age resides. This offense shall be a class D felony, unless the offense causes physical harm or death to a child then it shall be a higher penalty.
This act is identical to SB 464 (2025) and HB 1877 (2024) and substantially similar to SB 996 (2024).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee