Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3241: Requires the judge or juror who declared death as a punishment to witness the execution
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3241 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EALY. 7091H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 546.740, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to execution witnesses. Section A. Section 546.740, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 546.740, to read as follows: 546.740. The chief administrative officer of the correctional center, or his duly appointed representative, and any judge or juror who declared death as a punishment shall be present at the execution [and]. The director of the department of corrections shall invite the presence of the attorney general of the state, and at least eight reputable citizens, to be selected by him or her; and he or she shall at the request of the defendant, permit such clergy or religious leaders, not exceeding two, as the defendant may name, and any person, other than another incarcerated offender, relatives or friends, not to exceed five, to be present at the execution, together with such peace officers as he or she may think expedient, to witness the execution; but no person under twenty-one years of age shall be allowed to witness the execution. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is …
Sponsors
- Anthony Ealy (D, 036) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB3241?
- HB3241 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires the judge or juror who declared death as a punishment to witness the execution.
- What is the status of HB3241?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3241?
- Anthony Ealy (D, 036).
- Where is the official record for HB3241?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3241&year=2026&code=R
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