Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2302: Requires the department of corrections to provide certain services to inmates prior to their release from the department
Status: In committee, April 22, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to inmate release from the custody of the department of corrections. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.443, to read as follows: 217.443. 1. When any inmate is discharged from a term of imprisonment for a felony offense and the intended residence designated by the inmate is within this state, the department of corrections shall provide the inmate with relevant documentation to assist the inmate in obtaining post-release employment and shall coordinate with.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to inmate release from the custody of the department of corrections. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.443, to read as follows: 217.443. 1. When any inmate is discharged from a term of imprisonment for a felony offense and the intended residence designated by the inmate is within this state, the department of corrections shall provide the inmate with relevant documentation to assist the inmate in obtaining post-release employment and shall coordinate with the department of revenue to provide a state-issued identification card if the inmate does not have a current state-issued identification card or driver's license. 2. Within nine months prior to the release of an inmate from custody, the department of corrections, in coordination with the department of revenue, shall identify whether the inmate has a current form of state-issued identification and if not, begin the process of gathering the documentation required for the issuance of a stateissued identification card pursuant to the process provided by state law. 3. The department of corrections shall coordinate with the department of revenue to provide state-issued identification cards to all eligible inmates who do not have a current state-issued identification card or driver's license upon their release …