Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2708: Modifies the offense of possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail
Status: In committee, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2708 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6229H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 221.111, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail, with penalty provisions. Section A. Section 221.111, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 221.111, to read as follows: 221.111. 1. A person commits the offense of possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail if such person knowingly delivers, attempts to deliver, possesses, deposits, or conceals in or about the premises of any correctional center as the term "correctional center" is defined under section 217.010, or any city, county, or private jail: (1) Any controlled substance as that term is defined by law, except upon the written or electronic prescription of a licensed physician, dentist, or veterinarian; (2) Any other alkaloid of any kind or any intoxicating liquor as the term intoxicating liquor is defined in section 311.020; (3) Any article or item of personal property which a prisoner is prohibited by law, by rule made pursuant to section 221.060, or by regulation of the department of corrections from receiving or possessing, except as herein provided; (4) Any gun, knife, weapon, or other article …
Sponsors
- Barry Hovis (R, 146) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 9, 2026): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (March 5, 2026): 7 yea, 5 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2708?
- HB2708 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies the offense of possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail.
- What is the status of HB2708?
- In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1 (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2708?
- Barry Hovis (R, 146).
- Where is the official record for HB2708?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2708&year=2026&code=R
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