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MO HB3241

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Ealy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires any judge or juror who declared death as a punishment to be present at the execution, in addition to the chief administrative officer of the correctional center
  • Amends Section 546.740, RSMo, which governs who must witness executions in Missouri
  • Maintains existing requirements for the director of corrections to invite the attorney general and at least eight reputable citizens
  • Preserves the defendant's right to have up to two clergy members and up to five relatives or friends present
  • Continues to prohibit anyone under 21 years of age from witnessing an execution

Legislative Description

Requires the judge or juror who declared death as a punishment to witness the execution

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/10/2026

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