Modifies provisions relating to pretrial witness protection programs
SB 1266 updates the rules governing pretrial witness protection programs, which are designed to keep individuals safe before they testify in court. The bill modifies specific provisions within the existing framework to refine how these protections are administered. While the abstract does not list the exact changes, the legislation directly impacts law enforcement agencies and witnesses involved in ongoing criminal cases. This measure aims to adjust the operational guidelines for these safety programs without altering their fundamental purpose.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 15, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee w/SCS
upper
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee w/SCS - Consent
upper
Feb 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Motion to pass bill as consent taken by S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee - Consent vote adopted (4698S.03C)
upper
Feb 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee - Consent (4698S.03C)
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
upper
Dec 15, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Luetkemeyer
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about SB 1266
Scope: MO
Hi! I can help you understand SB 1266. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline