Missouri HB2785: Adds provisions relating to an offender attending a funeral of a relative

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2785 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON. 6295H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 217.425, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to funeral attendance by an offender. Section A. Section 217.425, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 217.425, to read as follows: 217.425. 1. (1) The director may extend the limits of the place of confinement of an offender who, he has reasonable cause to believe, will honor his trust, by authorizing the offender, under prescribed conditions, to visit specifically designated places within the state for a period not to exceed thirty days per year and to return to the custody of the department. The authority herein conferred may be exercised to permit the offender to visit a relative who is ill, to attend the funeral of a relative, to obtain medical services not otherwise available, to contact prospective employers and to participate in approved rehabilitation programs. If the offender is enrolled in a community release program or in need of emergency medical services, the thirty day per annum limitation may be extended at the director's discretion. (2) If an offender does not obtain a furlough by the director under subdivision (1) of this subsection to attend …

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Sponsors

• Anderson, Marlon (D, 076) · primary sponsor
• Kem Smith (D, 068)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB2785?

HB2785 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Adds provisions relating to an offender attending a funeral of a relative.

What is the status of HB2785?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2785?

Anderson, Marlon (D, 076), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB2785?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2785&year=2026&code=R