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HB 2805

Modifies provisions relating to offenders in the custody of the department of corrections

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Yolanda Young

Missouri HB 2805 would modify how offenders in DOC custody are classified, housed, and managed, potentially altering release, programming, and disciplinary procedures.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2805

Overview

HB 2805 (Missouri, 2026) titled “Modifies provisions relating to offenders in the custody of the department of corrections” proposes changes to how offenders in the custody of the Missouri Department of Corrections are managed. The bill was introduced in early January 2026 and referred to the Emerging Issues committee in May 2026. It has a co-sponsor: Yolanda Young.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary aim is to modify existing statutes governing offenders who are in the custody of the Department of Corrections (DOC).
  • The bill seeks to adjust procedures, rights, or administrative rules affecting confinement, supervision, or administrative handling of offenders under DOC custody. (The exact statutory changes are not detailed in the provided summary, but the title indicates a broad set of modifications to custody-related provisions.)

Key provisions and changes (expected areas)

While the exact text of the bill is not provided here, bills with similar titles typically address:
- Classification and housing of offenders (e.g., changes to how inmates are categorized or assigned to facilities).
- Release or parole-related processes for individuals in custody (e.g., specifications for parole eligibility, conditions, or revocation procedures).
- Standards for inmate programming, including education, vocational training, mental health, or medical services.
- Procedures for inmate disciplinary actions or grievance processes.
- Compliance and reporting requirements for DOC to implement the changes.
- Privacy, record-keeping, or data reporting related to offender custody.
- Transfers between facilities or levels of custody (e.g., minimum, medium, maximum security).

Note: The precise provisions would be clarified in the bill’s text, which is not included in the prompt.

Who would be affected

  • Incarcerated individuals within Missouri’s state corrections system.
  • DOC administrators and facility staff responsible for custody, housing, programming, medical/mental health services, and safety protocols.
  • Potentially families and advocates concerned with offender treatment, rehabilitation, or custody conditions.
  • Other state agencies or contractors involved in offender services (e.g., health providers, education vendors) if the amendments touch service delivery or contracts.
  • Legislators and oversight bodies responsible for monitoring DOC compliance with the new provisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: January 7, 2026 (First Reading).
  • Second Reading: January 8, 2026.
  • Referral to committee: Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
  • Next steps (not specified): If the committee advances the bill, it would proceed to hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Missouri House, then move to the Senate for consideration. Final enactment would require approval by both chambers and the governor’s signature (subject to legislative process timelines).

Key considerations for readers

  • The bill could alter how inmates are classified, treated, or released, which may affect custody conditions, programming access, and supervision.
  • Stakeholders may seek to balance safety and security with rehabilitation and due process.
  • Details such as funding implications, implementation timelines, and transitional provisions will be important to review in the full text.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific anticipated provisions once the bill language is available or provide a side-by-side comparison with current Missouri statutes governing offenders in DOC custody.

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

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