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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri resolution requires both government and court approval for criminal jury trial waivers
Last action · February 5, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence CommitteeSponsor: Angela Mosley
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What This Bill Would Do
Defendants in criminal cases would need assent from both the government and the court to , changing current law that only requires the court's approval, pending voter approval of a .
Changes how criminal defendants can choose bench trials instead of jury trials by giving prosecutors a veto over the waiver, affecting court procedures and case timelines in criminal proceedings.
- Angela Mosley is a Democratic member of the Missouri Senate representing District 13. context
- In Missouri, Senate Joint Resolutions proposing constitutional amendments require voter approval at a general or special election to become part of the state constitution. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Criminal defendants
Must obtain consent from both the government and the court instead of just the court to waive a jury trial.
Missouri voters
Must vote to approve or reject the proposed constitutional amendment.
Prosecuting authorities
Granted the new authority to provide or withhold assent for a defendant's jury trial waiver.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Feb 5, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
- Jan 6, 2026SenatePrefiled
Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. The text on record is the 3366S.01I - Introduced version. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
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0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy50Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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