HB 2785 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Adds provisions relating to an offender attending a funeral of a relative

HB 2785 allows incarcerated individuals to attend funerals of immediate family members under specific conditions. Offenders must be escorted by corrections staff, pay all associated costs (including escort fees) in advance, and the deceased relative must be a close family member (e.g., parent, child, spouse, or sibling). This provision exempts funeral visits from the standard annual 30-day furlough limit and ensures access if the offender does not receive prior approval. The bill adds this as a defined right without altering sentencing or correctional policies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 7, 2026
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