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MO HB2695

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Gragg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes good time credit from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for offenders who meet requirements, removing the need for institutional superintendent recommendation

  • Establishes good time credit of up to 54 days per year of sentence for offenders demonstrating exemplary compliance with disciplinary regulations, with the Department of Corrections making annual determinations

  • Creates earned time credit of 10 days for every 30 days of successful participation in rehabilitative programming or productive activities, including educational programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and faith-based programs

  • Beginning January 1, 2027, offenders may petition to receive earned time credit for qualifying programs completed after January 1, 2010

  • Major conduct violations, parole revocation, or accumulation of more than six minor violations in a calendar year results in loss of all prior credit earned

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to credit earned by offenders committed to the department of corrections

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections and Public Institutions1/8/2026

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