Missouri HB3536: Modifies provisions relating to extended sentences for prior criminal conduct

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3536 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHRIST. 7506H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 558.016, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to extended sentences for prior criminal conduct. Section A. Section 558.016, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 558.016, to read as follows: 558.016. 1. The court may sentence a person who has been found guilty of an offense to a term of imprisonment as authorized by section 558.011 or to a term of imprisonment authorized by a statute governing the offense if it finds the defendant is a prior offender or a persistent misdemeanor offender. The court [may] shall sentence a person to an extended term of imprisonment if: (1) The defendant is a persistent offender or a dangerous offender, and the person is sentenced under subsection 7 of this section; (2) The statute under which the person was found guilty contains a sentencing enhancement provision that is based on a prior finding of guilt or a finding of prior criminal conduct and the person is sentenced according to the statute; or (3) A more specific sentencing enhancement provision applies that is based on a prior finding of guilt or a finding of prior criminal conduct. …

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Sponsors

• Christ, Brad (R, 096) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. March 2, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 27, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3536?

HB3536 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to extended sentences for prior criminal conduct.

What is the status of HB3536?

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

Who sponsored HB3536?

Christ, Brad (R, 096).

Where is the official record for HB3536?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3536&year=2026&code=R