Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2637: Modifies and establishes provisions relating to public safety
Status: Signed into law, June 12, 2026
What the bill says
An act that would be a violation of a state law or municipal ordinance. [10.] 12. If a petition or motion to modify has been dismissed thereby permitting a child to be prosecuted under the general law and the child is found not guilty by a court of general jurisdiction, the juvenile court shall have jurisdiction over any later offense committed by that child which would be considered a misdemeanor or felony if committed by an adult, subject to the certification provisions of this section. [11.] 13…
From the enrolled text:
an act that would be a violation of a state law or municipal ordinance. [10.] 12. If a petition or motion to modify has been dismissed thereby permitting a child to be prosecuted under the general law and the child is found not guilty by a court of general jurisdiction, the juvenile court shall have jurisdiction over any later offense committed by that child which would be considered a misdemeanor or felony if committed by an adult, subject to the certification provisions of this section. [11.] 13. If the court does not dismiss the petition or motion to modify to permit the child to be prosecuted under the general law, it shall set a date for the hearing upon the petition as provided in section 211.171.] 211.071. 1. (1) If a petition or motion to modify alleges that a child between the ages of fourteen and eighteen has committed an offense that would be considered a class A or B felony, felony under chapter 566, or three felony offenses arising from distinct acts committed within one hundred eighty days of each other, if committed by an adult, the court may, upon its own motion or upon motion by the juvenile officer, the office of the prosecuting or circuit attorney, the child, or the child's custodian, order a hearing at which …
Sponsors
- John Black (R, 129) · primary sponsor
- David Dolan (R, 148)
- John Hewkin (R, 120)
Latest actions
- : Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
- : Approved by Governor (G)
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
- : Constitutional Objection Filed (S)
- : Signed by House Speaker (H)
- : Constitutional Objection Filed (H)
- : Senate Message (S)
- : Emergency Clause Adopted on Truly Agreed to Bill - AYES: 30 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 25 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
Votes
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (April 29, 2026): 25 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Third Read and Passed (H) (April 29, 2026): 119 yea, 18 nay, passed
- Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report (S) (April 29, 2026): 23 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 29, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Adopts Conference Committee Report (H) (April 29, 2026): 124 yea, 13 nay, passed
- Emergency Clause Adopted on Truly Agreed to Bill (April 29, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2637?
- HB2637 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies and establishes provisions relating to public safety.
- What does HB2637 do?
- In its own words: An act that would be a violation of a state law or municipal ordinance. [10.] 12. If a petition or motion to modify has been dismissed thereby permitting a child to be prosecuted under the general law and the child is found not guilty by a court of general jurisdiction, the juvenile court shall have jurisdiction over any later offense committed by that child which would be considered a misdemeanor or felony if committed by an adult, subject to the certification provisions of this section. [11.] 13…
- What is the status of HB2637?
- Signed into law as of June 12, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (June 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2637?
- John Black (R, 129), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2637?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2637&year=2026&code=R
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