Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 2254 — Establishes provisions relating to postconviction relief to set aside a sentence of death

Last action — Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 2254 involved the addition of a specific requirement stating that individuals must have been members of the Missouri Bar for at least five years to be eligible for the positions outlined. Previously, this requirement was listed differently, and it has now been clarified in the bill. This matters because it sets a clear standard for experience, ensuring that candidates have sufficient legal background before taking on important roles.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
2254 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE HOVIS.
2254 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4956H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 547.370, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to postconviction relief.
4956H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 547.370, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to postconviction relief.
HB 2254 2 (1) Have attended and successfully completed within two years immediately preceding the appointment at least twelve hours of training or educational programs on the postconviction phase of a criminal case and federal and state aspects of cases in which the death penalty is sought;
HCS HB 2254 2 (1) Have attended and successfully completed within two years immediately preceding the appointment at least twelve hours of training or educational programs on the postconviction phase of a criminal case and federal and state aspects of cases in which the death penalty is sought;
and (c) Have been a member of the Missouri Bar for a period of at least five years.
and (5) Have been a member of the Missouri Bar for a period of at least five years.
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Action History

  1. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

  2. Voted Do Pass (H)

  3. Executive Session Completed (H)

  4. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  5. HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0

  6. HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  7. Executive Session Completed (H)

  8. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  9. Referred: Judiciary(H)

  10. Read Second Time (H)

  11. Read First Time (H)

  12. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2254?
HB 2254 is sponsored by Barry Hovis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2254?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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