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MO SB1681
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tracy McCreery
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AI Summary
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Offenders serving life without parole sentences of 50+ years for offenses committed before October 1, 1984, who are age 60 or older, become eligible for a parole hearing after serving 30 years
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Eligibility excludes those with prior felony convictions for dangerous felonies and convicted sex offenders
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Parole board must determine reasonable probability the offender will remain law-abiding, based on good conduct record, demonstrated self-rehabilitation, workable parole plan with community/family support, and appropriate risk and mental health scores
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Offenders granted parole under this section must serve a minimum of 5 years of supervision by the division of probation and parole
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Does not limit parole consideration under other laws or the governor's clemency authority including pardons and sentence commutations
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to parole eligibility
Last Action
S First Read
2/19/2026