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MissouriSB812025 Regular SessionSenate

Modifies provisions relating to public safety

Sponsored By: Kurtis Gregory (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 4 mixed.

Higher fireworks fees with one-fee limit

Annual permit fees rise from $775 to $1,000 for manufacturers and distributors, and from $275 to $500 for wholesalers. Annual retailers pay $750 per sales location, up from $525; seasonal retailers pay $150 per location, up from $50. Pyrotechnic effects operator licenses cost $100 for three years; display operator licenses remain $100 for three years. Businesses with multiple permit classifications pay one permit fee, based on the classification producing the highest fee revenue.

Fireworks gifts no longer count as sales

Gifts of fireworks no longer count as sales under Missouri fireworks law. Sales still include exchanges for money or goods, and offers to make those exchanges. The law also replaces the seller category “jobber” with “annual retailer.” That category covers people selling consumer fireworks wholesale or retail in Missouri during a calendar year.

Fireworks fees fund fire safety programs

The state directs 80% of fireworks permit fees to the Fire Education Fund. The remaining 20% goes to the Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act Fund. The law does not specify the total revenue.

Tighter access to professional fireworks

Only Missouri manufacturer or distributor permit holders may sell display fireworks or professional pyrotechnic items. Buyers and possessors must hold an applicable Missouri manufacturer or distributor permit, display operator license, or pyrotechnic effects operator license. Buyers must show any required federal authorization before sale; possessors of display fireworks must maintain any required federal authorization. Operators must complete training approved by the state fire marshal. The marshal may add training, testing, and licensing requirements through formal rules.

County burn bans spare most fireworks

County burn bans under this rule may prohibit missiles and skyrockets, but not other consumer fireworks. These bans do not stop fireworks sales. The state fire marshal must find a ban appropriate because a major natural disaster threatens residents’ safety and welfare. The county must also have a severe, extreme, or exceptional drought designation from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Fireworks sellers face targeted permit penalties

The state fire marshal may revoke a fireworks permit or license for a willful violation. For businesses with several permitted locations, suspension or revocation applies only where the violation occurred. Permits may also be suspended or revoked for alcohol or illicit drug use at annual or seasonal retail sites during business hours. That rule covers permit holders, employees, and representatives. The marshal may deny permits or licenses tied to suspended or revoked holders, including partners, shareholders, managers, officers, spouses, relatives, and related parties.

Fireworks standards require state review

Missouri distinguishes consumer fireworks, professional display fireworks, and professional pyrotechnic items by their uses and safety standards. Current editions of APA 87-1 and NFPA 1123, 1124, and 1126 control. Future editions or amendments apply only after state fire marshal review and formal rulemaking. Professional pyrotechnic items cannot be offered for sale to the general public.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kurtis Gregory

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 26 • No: 1

House vote • 5/5/2025

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2025

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2025

HCS Reported Do Pass

Yes: 11 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

    6/10/2025

  2. Approved by Governor (G)

    6/10/2025

  3. Delivered to Governor

    5/30/2025

  4. Signed by House Speaker

    5/29/2025House

  5. Emergency Clause Adopted on Truly Agreed to Bill

    5/6/2025

  6. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

    5/6/2025

  7. House Adopts Conference Committee Report

    5/6/2025House

  8. House Submits Conference Committee Report

    5/6/2025House

  9. Reported Do Pass - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    5/5/2025House

  10. Voted Do Pass

    5/5/2025House

  11. Executive Session Completed

    5/5/2025House

  12. Referred: Fiscal Review

    5/1/2025House

  13. House Distributes Conference Committee Report

    5/1/2025House

  14. House Message

    4/28/2025House

  15. House Conference Committee Appointed - REPRESENTATIVES TAYLOR(48), CHRIST, AMATO, SHARP(37), CROSSLEY

    4/24/2025House

  16. House Refuses to Recede, Grants Conference

    4/24/2025House

  17. Taken Up

    4/24/2025

  18. Taken Up

    4/23/2025

  19. Reported to the Senate with... - HCS, as amended

    4/23/2025House

  20. Emergency Clause Adopted

    4/23/2025House

  21. Third Read and Passed with Amendments - With HA 1, HA 1 to HA 2, HA 2, as amended, HA 3, HA 1 to HA 4, HA 4, as amended, HA 1 to HA 5, HA 5 as amended

    4/23/2025House

  22. HCS Adopted

    4/23/2025House

  23. Title of Bill - Agreed To

    4/23/2025

  24. Taken Up for Third Reading

    4/23/2025House

  25. Reported Do Pass - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    4/14/2025House

Bill Text

  • Committee Substitute

    PDF

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