Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2623: 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 2623 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 31, 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: Wick Thomas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Read First Time (H)
- Prefiled (H)