Criminal Justice

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2790: Modifies provisions relating to grand jury proceedings

HB 2790 requires stenographers to transcribe grand jury testimony and evidence under oath, with transcriptions made discoverable after redacting privileged information. It directly affects prosecutors, stenographers, and defendants in criminal cases, particularly when witnesses receive immunity. The bill mandates recording all testimony from immunized witnesses and requires prosecutors to provide transcriptions to defendants if an indictment follows. This standardizes documentation while protecting confidential details through mandatory redaction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates transcriptions for defendants, enhancing transparency and access to evidence in criminal cases - aligns with protecting civil rights and procedural fairness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2789: Enacts provisions relating to law enforcement custodial interviews

This bill creates a legal presumption that a statement made during a police custodial interview is involuntary if the officer intentionally used false information to obtain it. The presumption can be overturned only if prosecutors provide clear and convincing evidence that the statement was voluntary despite the officer's deception. Officers who deliberately use false information during such interviews face disciplinary action under existing law. The law directly affects law enforcement officers conducting custodial interrogations and individuals in police custody during questioning.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates presumption of involuntary statements when officers deceive during custodial interviews, requiring prosecutors to prove voluntariness and mandating disciplinary action for deceptive tactics, enhancing police accountability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 3155: Modifies provisions relating to criminal offenses, including minimum prison terms and conditional release

HB 3155 creates a new program for nonviolent offenders with serious substance abuse issues who haven't been convicted of violent crimes. It requires courts to refer eligible offenders to a 12-24 month treatment program in correctional facilities, with suspended incarceration during participation. The bill also mandates detailed information sharing when transferring offenders to correctional facilities, including health records, sentencing details, and victim impact statements. Additionally, it updates parole board guidelines to prioritize releasing lower-risk offenders, use risk assessments, and publish data on parole outcomes and recidivism.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates treatment program for nonviolent offenders instead of prison, reducing incarceration and promoting rehabilitation per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Probation & Parole

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2834: Restores voting rights to individuals on probation and parole

HB 2834 would restore voting rights to Missouri residents on felony probation or parole by removing the current disqualification from voting while under supervision. Currently, individuals convicted of felonies cannot vote while on probation or parole until their supervision ends, but this bill eliminates that restriction. The key change amends state election law (sections 115.133 and 561.026) to delete the provision barring voting during probation or parole. This directly affects thousands of Missourians with felony convictions who are under community supervision but not incarcerated. The bill is pending in the House Corrections and Public Institutions committee after its introduction in January 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestores voting rights for felons on probation/parole, promoting reintegration and civil rights - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2868: Modifies provisions relating to the collection of DNA samples in criminal cases

HB 2868 requires certain individuals - including those convicted of specific felonies (like burglary or offenses under Chapters 565-566), sex offenders, and sexually violent predators - to provide DNA samples at defined legal milestones, such as jail booking, entry into correctional facilities, or sex offender registration. The law mandates collection without refusal at designated sites, with no additional samples needed if already in the state DNA database. It strictly prohibits unauthorized use of DNA records, requiring confidentiality for all stored data and outlining clear procedures for expungement if convictions are reversed or expunged. The bill applies to all Missouri law enforcement, correctional facilities, and agencies handling DNA collections under state and federal systems.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires DNA collection for specific offenders, enhancing law enforcement data collection within criminal justice procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2956: Establishes provisions relating to the refiling of dismissed cases

HB 2956 allows prosecutors to refile a criminal case if it was dismissed by a court before a hearing or by the prosecutor at any time. However, if the case is dismissed a second time by either the court or the prosecutor, the prosecutor may no longer refile it. This bill directly affects prosecutors and defendants in cases where dismissals occur before trial, establishing clear limits on refiling opportunities after two dismissals. The policy change creates a two-strike rule for case dismissals, preventing repeated refiling after a second dismissal.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLimits prosecutorial refiling after two dismissals, protecting defendants from potential abuse of process85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2695: Modifies provisions relating to credit earned by offenders committed to the department of corrections

HB 2695 modifies Missouri's correctional credit system by creating two distinct types of credit for offenders: "good time" for behavioral compliance and "earned time" for participation in rehabilitation programs. Offenders serving sentences longer than one year (excluding death penalty or life without parole) can earn up to 54 days of good time credit annually for exemplary conduct and up to 10 days of earned time credit for every 30 days in approved programs like education, job training, or substance abuse treatment. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to publish policies on these credits, notify inmates about eligibility, and allows petitioning for earned time credit for programs completed after 2010 starting January 1, 2027. Offenders sentenced to death or life without parole are excluded from credit but their program participation is still documented.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates earned time credits for rehab programs (education/job training) to reduce recidivism, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation incentives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 1608: Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to certain youth police initiatives

SB 1608 would create a state tax credit for individuals or businesses that donate to specific youth-focused police programs. The bill directly affects taxpayers who contribute to qualifying initiatives, such as community policing outreach or youth engagement programs run by law enforcement. It does not describe specific qualifying programs, credit amounts, or eligibility rules in the provided abstract. As the bill is only at its first reading (2026-01-29), no further details about implementation or scope are available in the current context.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for donations to youth police programs, reducing taxpayer liability and incentivizing contributions to public safety initiatives.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates tax credit for youth police initiatives (community policing/youth engagement), promoting trust-building and prevention - key criminal justice reform elements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2676: Modifies provisions relating to credit for time served

HB 2676 ensures inmates receive credit for all time spent in custody after an offense occurred but before their sentence began, including retroactive credit for those held before August 28, 2023. It requires sheriffs and custodial officers to certify pre-sentence custody time, which must be applied toward the sentence regardless of when the offense happened. The bill also clarifies that time served under a vacated sentence counts toward a new sentence and that escapes interrupt both the sentence and credit calculation. This directly affects all individuals sentenced to imprisonment in the state, ensuring they receive full credit for pre-sentence detention. The law mandates that credit cannot exceed the actual time spent in custody prior to sentencing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures inmates receive credit for all pre-sentence custody time, reducing unnecessary incarceration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3048: Prohibits certain individuals from possessing a firearm due to domestic violence

HB 3048 requires courts issuing domestic violence protection orders to prohibit respondents (abusers) from possessing firearms. Courts must inform respondents orally and in writing about this ban and automatically notify Missouri law enforcement to update the federal background check system (NICS). This applies directly to individuals subject to active protection orders in domestic violence cases, preventing them from legally owning or purchasing guns during the order's validity. The law aims to enhance safety for petitioners by removing firearm access for those found to pose domestic violence risks.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents domestic violence abusers from accessing firearms under protection orders, enhancing victim safety and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce firearm-related domestic violence incidents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms Law Enforcement

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