HB 3241 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Requires the judge or juror who declared death as a punishment to witness the execution

HB 3241 requires the judge or juror who sentenced an individual to death to be present at the execution. The bill also mandates that the director of corrections invite the attorney general and at least eight citizens, while allowing the defendant to request up to two clergy members and five non-incarcerated family or friends to witness the execution. It prohibits anyone under 21 years old from attending. This bill focuses on who may observe executions, not on changing the death penalty itself.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 9, 2026
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Anthony Ealy
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