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MO HB3252
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Ealy
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AI Summary
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Requires prosecutors and victims (or victims' families if deceased) to be notified when an accused person found incompetent to stand trial is transferred to a different facility, has a change in security level, is placed on conditional or unconditional release, is discharged from commitment, or has competency restored
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Adds new provisions for defendants not charged with dangerous felonies, first-degree murder, or second-degree rape, allowing courts to order community-based treatment with bond conditions instead of hospital commitment if the accused can comply with treatment requirements
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Permits courts to order defendants who fail to comply with bond and treatment conditions into law enforcement custody until a Department of Mental Health inpatient bed becomes available
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Amends Section 552.020, RSMo, which governs competency evaluations and proceedings for criminal defendants with mental disease or defect who lack capacity to understand proceedings or assist in their own defense
Legislative Description
Establishes provisions relating to persons lacking mental capacity to understand certain proceedings
Last Action
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2/11/2026