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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1358: Modifies provisions relating to terms of probation

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1358 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to terms of probation. 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 1358 - Under current law, the term of probation for a misdemeanor violation is not to exceed two years. This act provides that the term of probation for a misdemeanor violation or municipal ordinance violation is not to exceed eighteen months. Additionally, this act provides that a person on probation under the supervision of a private entity shall not be required to submit to an alcohol or drug test unless he or she is on probation for an offense involving either alcohol or a controlled substance or if the judge shows good cause for the testing. This act is identical to SB 439 (2025), SB 1227 (2024), SB 582 (2023), SB 896 (2022), and HB 2248 (2022). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Barbara WashingtonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
  2. S First Read
  3. Prefiled

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source