HB 2414 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies the offense of possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail

HB 2414 clarifies and expands prohibited items in correctional facilities, directly affecting prisoners and facility staff. It bans possession of controlled substances (except prescribed), alcohol, forbidden personal items, weapons, and unauthorized electronic devices like cell phones. Violations carry specific penalties: class D felonies for drugs/electronic devices, class B felonies for weapons, and class A misdemeanors for other prohibited items. Facilities must post clear lists of banned items, and individuals convicted of alkaloid offenses (not controlled substances) may qualify for record expungement under specific conditions. The bill focuses on enhancing facility security through defined prohibitions and consistent enforcement.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 15, 2025 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)
lower
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Dean VanSchoiack
Dean VanSchoiack
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MO
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