Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2678: Establishes provisions relating to parole hearings for certain offenders
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to parole hearings for certain offenders. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.691, to read as follows: 217.691. 1. As used in this section, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, the following terms mean: (1) "Adolescent", a person eighteen years of age or older but under twenty-two years of age; (2) "Conduct", includes any act or omission; (3) "Course of conduct", a pattern of conduct that may be tracked over a period of time; (4) "I.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to parole hearings for certain offenders. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.691, to read as follows: 217.691. 1. As used in this section, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, the following terms mean: (1) "Adolescent", a person eighteen years of age or older but under twenty-two years of age; (2) "Conduct", includes any act or omission; (3) "Course of conduct", a pattern of conduct that may be tracked over a period of time; (4) "IPO", institutional parole officer; (5) "Mental health professional", a psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatric social worker; (6) "Offender", a person who is eligible for a parole hearing under this section. 2. Notwithstanding any provision of law, an offender committed to the department as an adolescent may file a petition with the board for a parole hearing, and the board shall grant such hearing so long as the requirements of this section are met. 3. (1) The board shall grant a parole hearing to an offender (b) Has been sentenced to twenty-five or more years to the department; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be …
Sponsors
- Johnson, Michael (D, 023) · primary sponsor