Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1109
Repeals provisions relating to the caseload of public defenders
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Steven Roberts (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1109 - Under current law, a judge can order that a case be placed on a waiting list for defender services if the judge determines the public defender will be unable to provide effective assistance of counsel due to caseload issues.
This act repeals that provision.
This act is identical to SB 340 (2025), SB 1148 (2024), and SB 640 (2023).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee