Bill > HB1896

This bill allows individuals currently serving sentences for marijuana-related offenses to petition the court to have their sentences vacated and be immediately released from incarceration and correctional supervision. Specifically, if a person is serving a sentence solely for marijuana-related offenses, the department of corrections must release them from custody upon their petition. The bill represents a significant change in how marijuana-related criminal sentences are handled, potentially providing relief to individuals convicted of offenses that may no longer be considered as serious under current legal perspectives on marijuana. By enabling early release, the legislation aims to address potentially outdated criminal penalties for marijuana-related crimes and reduce unnecessary imprisonment for offenses that may be viewed differently today compared to when the original sentences were imposed.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1896&year=2026&code=R