Missouri HB1896: Allows for early release for persons serving sentences for marijuana-related offenses

What the bill says

To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to eligibility for early release. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.158, to read as follows: 217.158. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person who is serving a sentence for a marijuana-related offense may petition the sentencing court to vacate the sentence and order immediate release from incarceration and other supervision by the department of corrections. When the petitioner is serving a sentence only for a marijuana-related offe.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to eligibility for early release. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.158, to read as follows: 217.158. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person who is serving a sentence for a marijuana-related offense may petition the sentencing court to vacate the sentence and order immediate release from incarceration and other supervision by the department of corrections. When the petitioner is serving a sentence only for a marijuana-related offense or offenses, the department shall immediately release such person from custody and supervision. ✔ 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.

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Sponsors

• Adrian Plank (D, 047) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)