Missouri HB3345: Establishes yearly requirements for members of the general assembly to visit department of corrections facilities and communicate with inmates

What the bill says

To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to correctional facility interactions by members of the general assembly. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.267, to read as follows: 217.267. Beginning January 1, 2027, and each year thereafter, each member of the general assembly shall be required to conduct at least four qualifying department of corrections interactions per year, which shall qualify under one or both of the following or (2) Communication with an inmate regarding any issue the inmate is e.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to correctional facility interactions by members of the general assembly. Section A. Chapter 217, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 217.267, to read as follows: 217.267. Beginning January 1, 2027, and each year thereafter, each member of the general assembly shall be required to conduct at least four qualifying department of corrections interactions per year, which shall qualify under one or both of the following or (2) Communication with an inmate regarding any issue the inmate is experiencing at a department of corrections facility, which shall include resolution of such issue. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Anthony Ealy (D, 036) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)