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SB 1566·MO·senate

Modifies provisions relating to criminal informants

FailedFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Jamie Burger (R)
Latest Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Feb 5, 2026

Summary

The bill forces prosecutors to give the defense the informant’s name, what they will say, their criminal record, any deals or benefits promised, and all written messages. It also mandates audio or video recording of every phone or in‑person contact with an informant, with the recordings provided to the defense. The aim is to increase transparency and protect defendants’ rights.

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