MissouriMissouri would tie some prison release eligibility to age 60
For listed felonies, people sent to prison would have to serve a minimum part of their sentence before age 60 can affect release eligibility.
What it does
People sent to prison for listed felonies would face minimum terms tied to age 60 and a share of their sentence before they can seek early release.
Argument forSome older people in prison could become eligible for release sooner because the rules use age 60 instead of age 70, after a minimum share of the sentence.
Argument againstPeople serving long sentences for covered crimes might become eligible for release sooner, which could concern those who favor longer minimum prison terms.
More detail
For covered convictions, a person must serve the required sentence share or reach age 60 after serving a minimum share, whichever comes first, before becoming eligible for possible early release. The rules cover people sent to the Department of Corrections for listed felonies, including dangerous felonies; some listed crimes qualify only at specified felony classes. The required share depends on the number of prior prison commitments; some first incarcerations before release on probation do not count. Other laws may set different minimum terms. The section also preserves the governor's constitutional powers and does not affect probation rules.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Jan 8Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Jan 7Introduced and Read First Time (H)Introduced
Criminal Justice