Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 856: Modifies provisions relating to the circuit court of Cole County, including its appellate district and venue for certain cases
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 856 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to the circuit court of Cole County, including its appellate district and venue for certain cases. Primary sponsor: Rick Brattin (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 856 - This act modifies provisions relating to the circuit court of Cole County, including its appellate district and venue for certain cases. APPELLATE DISTRICT FOR COLE COUNTY (SECTION 477.050) This act provides that Cole County shall be within the territorial jurisdiction of the Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals, rather than within the Western District. This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3054 (2026) and in SCS/HCS/HB 1259 (2025). VENUE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CASES (SECTION 508.010) This act provides that in all actions in which there is any count alleging a procedural defect in the enactment of a bill into law or the validity of a provision of the Missouri Constitution, a Missouri statute, or a Missouri regulation, the venue shall be in Cole County. This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3054 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Brattin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Mary Elizabeth Coleman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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
- Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
- Reported from S General Laws Committee
- Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
- Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
- Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled