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MO HB2708

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barry Hovis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds unauthorized portable electronic communication devices as a new category of prohibited items in correctional centers, city/county jails, and private jails
  • Defines prohibited devices to include cellular telephones, portable telephones, text messaging devices, personal digital assistants, pagers, and devices with mobile data access capable of initiating/receiving communication or storing information
  • Makes possession of unauthorized electronic communication devices in a prison or jail a class D felony
  • Retains existing penalties: class D felony for controlled substances, class E felony for alkaloids/intoxicating liquor, class A misdemeanor for other prohibited property, and class B felony for weapons
  • Allows expungement for alkaloid violations under section 610.123, except when involving alkaloids of controlled substances

Legislative Description

Modifies the offense of possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections and Public Institutions2/26/2026

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