Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2256: Modifies provisions relating to minimum prison terms
Status: In committee, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2256 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE HOVIS. 4930H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 217.760 and 558.019, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to minimum prison terms, with a delayed effective date. Section A. Sections 217.760 and 558.019, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 217.760 and 558.019, to read as follows: 217.760. 1. In all felony cases and class A misdemeanor cases, the basis of which misdemeanor cases are contained in chapters 565 and 566 and section 577.023, at the request of a circuit judge of any circuit court, the division of probation and parole shall assign one or more state probation and parole officers to make an investigation of the person convicted of the crime or offense before sentence is imposed. In all felony cases in which the recommended sentence established by the sentencing advisory commission pursuant to subsection [7] 6 of section 558.019 includes probation but the recommendation of the prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney does not include probation, the division of probation and parole shall, prior to sentencing, provide the judge with a report on available alternatives to incarceration. If a presentence investigation report is completed then the available alternatives shall be included in …
Sponsors
- Barry Hovis (R, 146) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Judiciary(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 9, 2026): 9 yea, 4 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2256?
- HB2256 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to minimum prison terms.
- What is the status of HB2256?
- In committee as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0 (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2256?
- Barry Hovis (R, 146).
- Where is the official record for HB2256?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2256&year=2026&code=R
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