Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2663: Establishes provisions relating to the reduction of certain criminal sentences of imprisonment
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 217 and 558, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to terms of imprisonment. Section A. Chapters 217 and 558, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 217.738 and 558.500, to read as follows: 217.738. 1. Any offender receiving a reduction of sentence under section 558.500 shall be granted a hearing before the parole board. 2. In addition to meeting all other requirements of this chapter, for an offender receiving a reduction of sentence under section 558.500 to be eligible for supervised release as a condition of parole, the of.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapters 217 and 558, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to terms of imprisonment. Section A. Chapters 217 and 558, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 217.738 and 558.500, to read as follows: 217.738. 1. Any offender receiving a reduction of sentence under section 558.500 shall be granted a hearing before the parole board. 2. In addition to meeting all other requirements of this chapter, for an offender receiving a reduction of sentence under section 558.500 to be eligible for supervised release as a condition of parole, the offender shall provide to the board the following: (1) At least five statements from current or former department of corrections employees attesting to the offender's demonstration of institutional adaptability and the offender's conduct in the correctional center; (2) Signed statements of at least twenty residents of the community where the offender will reside upon release supporting the offender's release and who commit to providing assistance with the offender's reentry into the community; and (3) A safe and secure home plan for implementation upon the offender's release. 558.500. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the sentencing court may, upon petition, reduce a sentence of life without eligibility for probation or parole, or reduce a sentence of thirty …