Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2832: Establishes the "Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman"
Status: In committee, February 26, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 218, RSMo, by adding thereto twelve new sections relating to the oversight of department of corrections facilities. Section A. Chapter 218, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto twelve new sections, to be known as sections 218.010, 218.015, 218.020, 218.025, 218.030, 218.035, 218.040, 218.045, 218.050, 218.055, 218.060, and 218.065, to read as follows: 218.010. For purposes of sections 218.010 to 218.065, the following terms mean: (1) "Covered issues", includes, but is not limited (b) Access to proper nutrition; (c) Livable temperatures in prison facilities; (d) Physical or sexua.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 218, RSMo, by adding thereto twelve new sections relating to the oversight of department of corrections facilities. Section A. Chapter 218, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto twelve new sections, to be known as sections 218.010, 218.015, 218.020, 218.025, 218.030, 218.035, 218.040, 218.045, 218.050, 218.055, 218.060, and 218.065, to read as follows: 218.010. For purposes of sections 218.010 to 218.065, the following terms mean: (1) "Covered issues", includes, but is not limited (b) Access to proper nutrition; (c) Livable temperatures in prison facilities; (d) Physical or sexual abuse from fellow inmates; (e) Physical or sexual abuse from department staff or contractors; (f) Credible threats against an inmate from other inmates, staff, or contractors; (g) Neglect of prison staff or contractors that results in physical or sexual trauma; (h) Denial of rights afforded to inmates under federal or state law; (i) Access to visitation and communication with family; (j) Any instance in which the office determines an action or behavior to constitute abuse or neglect against an inmate; (k) Access to medical or mental health care or substance abuse treatment; or EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2832 …