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HB2254 • 2026

Establishes provisions relating to postconviction relief to set aside a sentence of death

Establishes provisions relating to postconviction relief to set aside a sentence of death

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Hovis, Barry (146)
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
04/20/2026 - Voted Do Pass (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  2. 2026-04-20 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  3. 2026-03-31 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  4. 2026-03-09 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0

  5. 2026-03-04 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  6. 2026-03-04 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  7. 2026-02-18 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  8. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  9. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Judiciary(H)

  10. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  11. 2025-12-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Establishes provisions relating to postconviction relief to set aside a sentence of death