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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1649: Modifies procedures relating to the detention of a juvenile

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 1649 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies procedures relating to the detention of a juvenile. Primary sponsor: Steve Roberts (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 1649 - This act requires that juvenile detention hearings be held on the record and to be subject to the same procedural and substantive rules as a preliminary hearing in a criminal prosecution. The court must inform the juvenile of the juvenile's right to counsel, including the right to have counsel appointed. Under these provisions, any evidence of probable cause that the juvenile committed an offense must be given to the court along with any evidence relevant to the necessity to detain the juvenile. The court must evaluate whether a juvenile satisfies certain specified factors before the juvenile can be detained. This act is identical to HB 2558 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Steve RobertsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5

“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

Sources

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