HB 2256 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to minimum prison terms

HB 2256 modifies Missouri's minimum prison terms for certain felony offenders sentenced after August 28, 2026. It requires offenders with one or two prior felony convictions (unrelated to the current offense) to serve at least 50% of their sentence or until age 70, whichever occurs first. The bill also mandates that presentence reports include available alternatives to incarceration, such as restorative justice programs, and details about the crime's impact on victims. This affects individuals convicted of qualifying felonies who are committed to the Department of Corrections, altering sentencing options and minimum service requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Total actions
8
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Committee
3
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Judiciary(H)
lower
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Barry Hovis
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