Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1977: Modifies provisions relating to civil detention procedures
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1977 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to civil detention procedures. Primary sponsor: Bennie Cook (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Voted Do Pass (S).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennie Cook | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 143 |
| David Dolan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 148 |
| Ann Kelley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Brian Seitz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Voted Do Pass (S)
- Executive Session Held (S)
- Public Hearing Held (S)
- Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8:15 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
- Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - CANCELLED: Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 8:15 a.m., Senate Lounge-3rd Floor
- Second read and referred: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence(S)
- Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 137 NOES: 9 PRESENT: 0
- Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
- Perfected (H)
- Title of Bill - Agreed To
- Taken Up for Perfection (H)
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