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SB 1356

Modifies provisions relating to criminal records

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Barbara Washington

Missouri bill modifying criminal records provisions; specific changes require full text review to assess employment, housing, and public safety impacts.

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Bill Summary · SB 1356

Legislative bill overview

SB 1356 modifies provisions relating to criminal records in Missouri, though specific amendments are not detailed in the available information. The bill was prefiled on December 1, 2025, and is sponsored by Senator Barbara Washington. Without access to the bill's full text, the exact nature of these modifications cannot be determined from this summary alone.

Why is this important

Criminal records policies directly affect millions of individuals' employment, housing, and civic opportunities. Modifications to these provisions could impact rehabilitation prospects, public safety considerations, or access to records by employers, landlords, and other entities. The scope of change could range from minor procedural adjustments to significant policy shifts in record expungement or disclosure practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of record access: Whether employers, landlords, and educational institutions should have access to certain criminal records, and at what point records should be sealed or expunged
  • Balancing rehabilitation vs. public safety: Tension between giving individuals second chances and ensuring public safety information remains available to relevant stakeholders
  • Implementation costs and administrative burden: Potential fiscal impact on courts, law enforcement, and government agencies required to manage record modifications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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