Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1356: Modifies provisions relating to criminal records
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1356 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to criminal records. Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1356 - This act requires that closed criminal records shall be destroyed within six months of being closed. Additionally, arrest records shall be closed and shall be inaccessible to the general public. This act repeals provisions that such closed records shall be available to certain agencies. Finally, if destruction of the record is not feasible because of the permanent nature of the record books, such records entries shall be blacked out. This act is identical to SB 423 (2025), SB 1152 (2024), SB 447 (2023), SB 370 (2023), and SB 1230 (2022) and is similar to HB 2521 (2022). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled