SB 1160 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Repeals provisions relating to the death penalty

SB 1160 would repeal existing state laws governing the death penalty. This bill directly affects the state's criminal justice system by removing the legal framework for capital punishment. The bill's key provision is the removal of all statutory provisions related to the death penalty, effectively ending its use as a sentencing option. It is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee for review.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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