HB 2751 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to public safety

HB 2751 replaces two Missouri laws related to public safety. It creates a new exemption from disqualification for the food stamp program for individuals convicted of a drug felony who actively participate in or complete substance abuse treatment, comply with court and treatment requirements, avoid new drug offenses for one year, and pass sobriety tests. The bill also modifies how inmates earn time off their sentences by requiring specific conditions for good time credit, which applies only to the current sentence and can be revoked by correctional authorities. These changes directly affect people seeking food assistance and inmates in Missouri's correctional system.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

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Governor

Introduced Jan 6, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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Introduced → House Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was expanded from a single bill to a combined package of three bills (HB 2751, 2831, and 2695) to address public safety issues. The scope of repealed laws was increased to include a voter registration statute, and the bill now enacts five new sections instead of three. A significant change is the inclusion of a new voter eligibility section that clarifies who can vote, specifically addressing residency, age, and disqualifications for convicted felons.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include three separate bills and added a new section regarding voter eligibility and registration requirements, in addition to the original focus on repealing and replacing sections related to drug convictions and inmate credit.

SCOPE

The bill title and header now indicate it is a combined substitute for three bills (HB 2751, 2831, and 2695) rather than just one.

The legislative summary was updated to reflect the repeal of an additional statute (Section 115.133) and the enactment of five new sections instead of three.

ELIGIBILITY

A new section (115.133) was added that establishes rules for voter registration, specifying age requirements and disqualifying factors such as incarceration, probation, parole, or felony convictions connected to suffrage.

ENFORCEMENT

The section regarding exemptions from food stamp prohibitions for drug offenders was modified to expand the scope of offenses covered from possession/use to include distribution, and to clarify the certification process for treatment providers.

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Committee

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Jan 8, 2026

Committee

Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)

lower

Jan 6, 2026

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors