Missouri Legislator Introduces ‘Red Flag’-Style Bill for Mental Health Emergencies

State Representative Steve Butz wants to give families and law enforcement a way to temporarily remove firearms from someone in the middle of a mental health crisis. Could this measure prevent tragedies like the 2022 shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis?Matt Pilger spoke with Rep. Butz about what his bill would do, why he believes it’s needed, and how his colleagues are reacting on Show Me Today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.