Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2153: Abolishes the death penalty and specifies that any person sentenced to death must be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2153 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 3, 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: Jim Murphy (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Motion to Do Pass Failed (H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Mark Boyko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Kimberly-Ann Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Aaron Crossley | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yolanda Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to Do Pass Failed (H)
- Executive Session Completed (H)
- Public Hearing Completed (H)
- Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Read First Time (H)
- Prefiled (H)