Missouri HB2790: Modifies provisions relating to grand jury proceedings

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2790 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON. 6130H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 56.190 and 540.106, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to grand jury proceedings. Section A. Sections 56.190 and 540.106, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 56.190 and 540.106, to read as follows: 56.190. In all counties [of class one], the stenographers in the office of the prosecuting attorney shall[, when so directed by the prosecuting attorney of such county,] take down and transcribe for the use of the prosecuting attorney testimony and evidence before the grand jury of said county and before any court of said county exercising criminal jurisdiction or before the coroner of said county at any inquest held on any homicide or felony inquiry, and shall perform such other duties in the office of the prosecuting attorney as may be necessary. Before taking down any evidence before the grand jury, such stenographers shall be sworn to keep secret any fact disclosed in said grand jury room, and shall not divulge any testimony which he or she may have heard there, except to the prosecuting attorney or when lawfully required to do so by a court of record having jurisdiction in …

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Sponsors

• Anderson, Marlon (D, 076) · primary sponsor

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 HB2790?

HB2790 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to grand jury proceedings.

What is the status of HB2790?

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

Who sponsored HB2790?

Anderson, Marlon (D, 076).

Where is the official record for HB2790?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2790&year=2026&code=R