Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 856
Modifies provisions relating to the circuit court of Cole County, including its appellate district and venue for certain cases
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rick Brattin (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Mary Elizabeth Coleman (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
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
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Reported from S General Laws Committee - Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Bill Placed on Informal Calendar - May 15, 2026 · Senate
Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection