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HB1616 • 2026

Establishes the "Independent Office of Corrections and Transparency" and provisions relating to department of corrections oversight

Establishes the "Independent Office of Corrections and Transparency" and provisions relating to department of corrections oversight

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Allen, Bill (017)
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
02/26/2026 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  2. 2026-01-27 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)

  3. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  4. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)

  5. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  6. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Establishes the "Independent Office of Corrections and Transparency" and provisions relating to department of corrections oversight