Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 997: Modifies the offense of murder in the second degree to include when a person delivered or distributes fentanyl to another person where death results from such use
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 997 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies the offense of murder in the second degree to include when a person delivered or distributes fentanyl to another person where death results from such use. Primary sponsor: David Gregory (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Hearing Cancelled 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 997 - This act provides that the offense of murder in the second degree shall includes when a person delivers or distributes fentanyl or any analogue thereof to another person where death results from the use of fentanyl or an analogue thereof. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gregory | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing Cancelled S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled