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HB 1935MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri HB 1935 repeals mandatory evening court session requirements for certain charter counties

Original title: COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURTS

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Marla Smith

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 1935 removes the statutory requirement that charter county municipal courts hold regular sessions in the evening after 6:00 p.m. and at locations outside the county seat. The measure applies to specific charter counties based on population thresholds previously exempted or specified under section 66.010, RSMo.

Why it matters

Residents in charter counties may see changes to municipal court scheduling options, as evening sessions and remote locations shift from statutory mandates to local county ordinance decisions.

Background

House Bill 1935 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly by Representative Marla Smith. 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.

Directly affected

Charter county residents

Local scheduling and availability of evening or off-site municipal court sessions will change as counties alter their ordinance provisions.

Directly affected

County municipal court judges

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 1935 change about municipal court hours?

The bill repeals the statutory requirement for charter county municipal courts to hold regular sessions in the evening after 6:00 p.m. and at locations outside the county seat.

Are municipal court judges still required to be local residents?

Yes, judges of the county municipal court must be licensed to practice law in Missouri and reside in the county where they serve.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Read Second Time (H)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read First Time (H)
Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
Prefiled (H)

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Connected Entities

Jackson County, Joseph Engler, General Assembly and 1 more

locationJackson County“Subject county area referenced in legislative subjects”Map →

PersonJoseph Engler“Chief Clerk of the House”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body enacting the bill”Map →

PersonMarla Smith“Representative for District 074 introducing House Bill 1935”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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