HB 1896 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Allows for early release for persons serving sentences for marijuana-related offenses

HB 1896 allows individuals currently incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses to seek immediate release by petitioning their sentencing court. It specifically applies to people serving time *only* for marijuana offenses, requiring the Department of Corrections to release them without delay upon a court order. The bill amends Missouri law to override standard sentencing rules for these cases, enabling courts to vacate sentences and end incarceration. This creates a direct pathway for eligible individuals to be freed from custody and supervision under the department's control.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Adrian Plank
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