May 18, 2026
Missouri Legislature Passes Wide-Ranging Crime Bill Including Easier Expungements

In coverage by KBIA, Missouri lawmakers passed a wide-ranging public safety bill that includes provisions to simplify expungement eligibility and access. The article highlights how the changes could help reduce barriers to employment, housing, and economic mobility for people with records statewide. Supporters emphasize the importance of making record-clearing processes more accessible and effective. The piece reflects continued momentum for reforms that create pathways to second chances and long-term stability.
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