MO HB1309

Creates the "Brain Injury Fund" in the state treasury under the Department of Health and Senior Services to receive judgments, federal grants, private donations, and other designated moneys.

Expands the fund's authorized uses to include transition, integration, and provision of medical and community-based services in comprehensive brain injury day rehabilitation therapy programs, home and community supports, and social and educational activities for individuals with brain injury and their families.

Establishes a $2 surcharge in all criminal cases, county ordinance violations, and traffic law violations as costs, with exceptions when proceedings are dismissed or costs are paid by the state, county, or municipality.

Directs court clerks to collect the $2 surcharge and distribute it to the state treasury for credit to the Brain Injury Fund.

Exempts unexpended balances in the Brain Injury Fund from being transferred to the general revenue fund at the end of each biennium.