MO HB2512

Changes mandatory minimum prison terms to discretionary ("shall" to "may") for repeat felony offenders, allowing parole eligibility after serving 40% (one prior commitment), 50% (two prior commitments), or 80% (three or more prior commitments) of sentences

Reduces mandatory 85% minimum sentence for dangerous felonies to a discretionary requirement, with alternative parole eligibility when offenders reach age 70 after serving at least 40% of their sentence

Creates new parole hearing eligibility for offenders (excluding first degree murder and chapter 566 sex offenses) who meet all criteria: no heinous motive, capable of rehabilitation, model prisoner behavior, crime involved no physical harm/violence threats, and no firearm involvement

Requires presentence investigation reports to include information on alternatives to incarceration and restorative justice opportunities when sentencing advisory commission recommends probation but prosecutor does not

Applies to offenses occurring on or after August 28, 2003, and does not affect the governor's constitutional clemency powers or existing minimum sentence provisions for specific offenses under sections 565.020, 566.125, and 571.015