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Missouri

Missouri’s incarceration rates have grown significantly over the last 40 years. FAMM supports several criminal justice priorities in Missouri, including increased use of early release for elderly and ill people in prison, ending the crack powder sentencing disparity, and the creation of independent prison oversight. By implementing evidence-based reforms, state lawmakers can save taxpayer dollars or redirect those savings to proven alternatives to reduce crime and recidivism. To get involved in our work in Missouri, sign up for our emails and contact our Deputy Policy Director, Maria Goellner, at mgoellner@famm.org.

2023 Laws and Policy

How You Can Advocate for Sentencing Reform in Missouri

You can do several things to work toward reforming your Missouri’s sentencing laws.

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FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to eliminate crack disparity in Missouri

Thursday, May 11, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to eliminate crack disparity in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner released the following statement after both Missouri’s House and Senate voted to eliminate the state’s crack-powder sentencing disparity as part of an omnibus criminal justice bill. The bill … Read More

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FAMM’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing

Friday, March 17, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing on Monday in support of a bill that would eliminate the crack-powder sentencing disparity … Read More

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FAMM Applauds Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for Signing Sentencing Reform Bill

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Applauds Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for Signing Sentencing Reform Bill JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Today, Gov. Mike Parson signed HB 192, a sentencing reform bill passed by the Missouri legislature in May. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bruce DeGroot (R-Chesterfield), prevents convictions for minor and nonviolent crimes from triggering the … Read More

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