SB 1160 - Bill Information - Missouri Senate

SB 1160 - Lewis, Patty

Repeals provisions relating to the death penalty

Sponsor

Lewis, Patty

LR Number

4988S.01I

Title

SB 1160

House Handler

N/A

Journal Page

S189

Effective Date

August 28, 2026

Committee

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Current Status

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

List of 2026 Senate Bills

No amendments available

SB 1160 - This act repeals the provision that the penalty for murder in the first degree may be death. This act also repeals all provisions relating to jury trials in which the death penalty is not waived. This act is identical to SB 465 (2205), HB 843 (2025), and HB 1882 (2024) and is substantially similar to HB 118 (2025) and HB 994 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.