Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 2302 — Requires the department of corrections to provide certain services to inmates prior to their release from the department

Last action — Public Hearing Held (S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 2302 has extended the validity of the department of corrections’ documents for inmates from four years to six years. Additionally, it clarifies that delays in obtaining required documents won't postpone an inmate's release on probation or parole. These changes are important because they help ensure that inmates have their paperwork in order while also providing them with a timely release process, which can support their reintegration into society.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
5833H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to inmate release from the custody of the department of corrections.
5833H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 217, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to inmate release from the custody of the department of corrections.
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Section A.
The department of corrections shall coordinate with the department of revenue to provide state-issued identification cards to all eligible inmates who do not have a current state-issued identification card or driver's license upon their release from custody.
The department of corrections shall coordinate with the department of revenue to provide state-issued identification cards to all eligible inmates who do not have a current state-issued identification card or driver's license upon their release from EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
The identification cards shall be issued, replaced, cancelled, and denied in the same manner as driver's licenses in this state.
EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HB 2302 2 4.
HB 2302 2 custody.
The identification cards shall be issued, replaced, cancelled, and denied in the same manner as driver's licenses in this state.
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State-issued identification cards issued with a record card from the department of corrections for inmates shall be valid for a period of four years from the month of issuance for an allowable fee to be determined by the department of revenue and are nonrenewable and nontransferable.
State-issued identification cards issued with a record card from the department of corrections for inmates shall be valid for a period of six years from the month of issuance for an allowable fee to be determined by the department of revenue and are nonrenewable and nontransferable.
A delay in obtaining the documents listed under subsection 8 of this section shall not be cause for a delay in an inmate's release through probation or parole from a correctional center.
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(3) Inmates releasing to the custody of another jurisdiction on a warrant or detainer;
HB 2302 3 (3) Inmates releasing to the custody of another jurisdiction on a warrant or detainer;
HB 2302 3 11.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Hearing Held (S)

  2. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor

  3. Second read and referred: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence(S)

  4. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  5. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 142 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 2

  6. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  7. Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, adopted

  8. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  9. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  10. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  11. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  12. Voted Do Pass (H)

  13. Executive Session Completed (H)

  14. Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  15. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

  16. Voted Do Pass (H)

  17. Executive Session Completed (H)

  18. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  19. Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)

  20. Read Second Time (H)

  21. Read First Time (H)

  22. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 191 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (191)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2302?
HB 2302 is sponsored by Bill Allen (Republican), Marty Joe Murray (Democratic), Marla Smith (Democratic), David Dolan (Republican), Bill Lucas (Republican), Mark Boyko (Democratic), Kimberly-Ann Collins (Democratic), and Philip Oehlerking (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2302?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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