HB3241

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

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3241 mandates the judge or juror who declared death as punishment to witness the execution.

Missouri HB3241 amends the state's execution protocol to require the judge or juror who declared death as punishment to witness the execution. The bill also allows the defendant to invite up to two clergy or religious leaders and up to five non-incarcerated relatives or friends to witness the execution, excluding those under twenty-one years of age. Additionally, the chief administrative officer of the correctional center or their representative must be present at the execution, and the director of the department of corrections must invite the attorney general and at least eight reputable.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 10

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 9

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)