Bill > HB1279

This bill proposes a new provision allowing individuals currently serving sentences for marijuana-related offenses to petition the sentencing court to have their sentences vacated and be immediately released from incarceration and corrections department supervision. Under this legislation, if a person is serving a sentence exclusively for marijuana-related offenses, the department of corrections must immediately release them from custody and supervision. The bill represents a significant shift in how marijuana-related criminal sentences are handled, potentially providing relief for individuals convicted of offenses that are now viewed more leniently as attitudes and laws surrounding marijuana have changed. By enabling early release, the bill acknowledges the evolving legal and social perspectives on marijuana offenses and seeks to provide a mechanism for those previously convicted under stricter drug laws to have an opportunity to reduce their time of incarceration.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1279&year=2025&code=R