Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2521: Abolishes the death penalty and specifies that any person sentenced to death must be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole

In committee Last action May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Plain-language summary

HB 2521 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Abolishes the death penalty and specifies that any person sentenced to death must be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Primary sponsor: Ray Reed (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ray Reed (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.