Adds provisions relating to an offender attending a funeral of a relative

HB 956 allows Missouri offenders to attend funerals of immediate family members without requiring a director-approved furlough, under specific conditions. It defines "immediate family" broadly to include spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and adoptive relatives. The offender must be escorted by a correctional officer or state highway patrol officer and pay all associated costs (including escort fees) to the department before the funeral. This directly affects incarcerated individuals in Missouri who need to attend funeral services for qualifying relatives, streamlining access while maintaining safety and cost accountability.