Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3272: Modifies provisions relating to county and municipal jail visitation
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 221, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to visitors to county or municipal detention facilities. Section A. Chapter 221, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 221.358, to read as follows: 221.358. 1. Except as provided under subsections 2 and 3 of this section, no person shall be permitted to enter any county or municipal jail, detention center, or holding facility except by special permission of the sheriff, chief of police, jail administrator, or other chief administrative officer of the facility, or under such regulations a.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 221, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to visitors to county or municipal detention facilities. Section A. Chapter 221, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 221.358, to read as follows: 221.358. 1. Except as provided under subsections 2 and 3 of this section, no person shall be permitted to enter any county or municipal jail, detention center, or holding facility except by special permission of the sheriff, chief of police, jail administrator, or other chief administrative officer of the facility, or under such regulations as such persons shall prescribe. 2. The following persons shall be authorized to visit any county or municipal jail, detention center, or holding facility at any reasonable time, subject to such rules as may be deemed necessary for maintaining security and lieutenant governor; members of the general assembly; judges of the supreme court, courts of appeal, and circuit courts; attorney general; state auditor; state treasurer; and secretary of state; (2) Members of any county commission or township board within the county, county judges, county prosecutors, and sheriffs; (3) Mayors, city council members, aldermen, municipal judges, and city attorneys of any city that operates or contracts for the operation of a jail or detention facility within the jurisdiction; and EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in …