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Judicial Conference reiterates support for House Bill 2458; hearing closed

Missouri House Judiciary Committee · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Eric Jennings, representing the Judicial Conference of Missouri, testified in favor of House Bill 2458, saying the measure had been considered in prior sessions and had been folded into other bills; the committee closed the public hearing with no opposition present.

Eric Jennings, government relations counsel for the Supreme Court appearing on behalf of the Judicial Conference of Missouri, told the House Judiciary Committee that House Bill 2458 had been discussed in prior sessions and had been combined with other measures before failing to reach final passage.

"Representative Nolan had, succinctly described everything with this bill," Jennings said, adding that staff would continue to identify remaining inconsistent statutory references as needed.

The committee invited other witnesses; seeing none, the chair closed the public hearing on HB 2458. No committee vote or further action was recorded at that time.