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HB 2786

Specifies that offenders do not have to pay intervention fees for the first sixty days of probation, parole, or conditional release

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marlon Anderson

Missouri bill waives intervention fees for probation/parole/conditional release participants during their first 60 days of supervision to reduce financial barriers during reentry.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2786

Legislative bill overview

HB 2786 exempts individuals on probation, parole, or conditional release from paying intervention fees during their first 60 days under supervision. This creates a fee waiver period at the start of community-based corrections sentences in Missouri, after which standard fees would presumably resume.

Why is this important

Intervention fees are costs charged to supervise offenders in the community rather than incarcerate them. For individuals transitioning from incarceration or entering the criminal justice system, this 60-day waiver could reduce immediate financial burden during a critical reentry period when finding employment and housing is challenging. However, the bill also affects state revenue and the funding model for probation/parole supervision.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Eliminating fees for the first 60 days reduces funding for probation/parole departments; unclear whether the state would compensate through general appropriations
  • Fee fairness: Creates inconsistent financial obligations depending on supervision start dates; some offenders pay fees while others supervised simultaneously do not
  • Reentry assumptions: Presumes 60 days is the critical period for financial stability, but individual circumstances vary widely; some may need extended relief while others could afford fees immediately

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

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