Governor Parson signs Blair’s Law years after Kansas City child’s death

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Blair’s Law was passed Tuesday in memory of an 11-year-old who died from celebratory gunfire 13 years ago.

Blair’s Law, a part of Senate Bill 754, makes celebratory gunfire illegal within a Missouri municipality.

Chief Stacey Graves commented on the importance of passing Blair’s Law in an X post.

“Celebratory gunfire has no place in Missouri and the state penalties for this reckless crime should weigh heavily on those who choose to break the law.”

Senate Bill 754 also has two other components, Valentine’s Law and Max’s Law.

Valentine’s Law increases penalties for people who run from law enforcement. Max’s Law protects K9s by increasing penalties for injuring or killing the law- enforcement dogs.

The governor also passed House Bill 2057, Senate Bill 756, and Senate Bill 894.

House Bill 2057 modifies video service providers’ provisions. Senate Bill 894 promotes Missouri business development by establishing multiple regulatory acts. Senate Bill 756 clarifies the language of Senate Bill 190, which modifies property tax relief provisions for seniors.

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The bills will go into effect on Aug. 28, 2024.

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