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SB997 • 2026

Modifies the offense of murder in the second degree to include when a person delivered or distributes fentanyl to another person where death results from such use

Modifies the offense of murder in the second degree to include when a person delivered or distributes fentanyl to another person where death results from such use

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Gregory (15), David; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
Hearing Cancelled S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Cancelled S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  2. 2026-01-08 S129

    Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  3. 2026-01-07 S50

    S First Read

  4. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 997 - This act provides that the offense of murder in the second degree shall includes when a person delivers or distributes fentanyl or any analogue thereof to another person where death results from the use of fentanyl or an analogue thereof.
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.