HB 1872 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes and modifies provisions relating to offenses stemming from abuse, violence, or trafficking

HB 1872, the "Missouri Survivors' Act," allows courts to reduce sentencing levels for individuals charged with crimes who were survivors of domestic abuse by an intimate partner or family member. If proven with documented evidence (such as court records, medical reports, or witness statements), the court must consider the abuse as a mitigating factor, lowering felony classifications (e.g., a Class A felony becomes a Class B). This applies to offenses committed before November 1, 2026, and enables eligible individuals already incarcerated to request resentencing starting November 1, 2026. The law directly affects survivors facing criminal charges whose domestic abuse history contributed to their offense.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

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Governor

Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was rewritten to repeal an old statute and replace it with a new, more comprehensive version that expands eligibility for sentence reductions. The new law allows offenders who were victims of domestic abuse or trafficking to apply for resentencing after serving a portion of their sentence, rather than only seeking mitigation at the time of trial. It also adds specific criteria for the parole board to consider when deciding on early release.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from amending Chapter 557 to repealing Section 217.692 and enacting six new sections, including a new Section 217.692 that establishes a resentencing mechanism.

SCOPE

The bill structure changed from amending Chapter 557 to repealing Section 217.692 and enacting new sections within Chapter 217 and Chapter 557.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility for sentence departures now includes offenders whose crimes stemmed from being abused by a spouse, partner, or trafficker, expanding beyond just domestic abuse victims.

TIMELINE

A new delayed effective date of November 1, 2026, was added for offenders to submit requests for resentencing.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added for the parole board to conduct thorough reviews and provide written reasons for decisions, including specific criteria like the offender's age and rehabilitation efforts.

DEFINITION

Definitions were updated to include 'sexual or labor trafficker' as a relevant abuser and clarified terms like 'physical abuse' and 'psychological abuse'.

ENFORCEMENT

New procedures were established for the parole board to handle applications for early release, including a two-year reapplication window if parole is denied.

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Committee

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 8

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Committee

Referred: Children and Families(H)

lower

Dec 1, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor