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MO SB1681

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tracy McCreery

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Eligibility excludes those with prior felony convictions for dangerous felonies and convicted sex offenders

  • 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

  • Offenders granted parole under this section must serve a minimum of 5 years of supervision by the division of probation and parole

  • 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

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