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MO SB792

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mike Parson

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum weekly compensation for loss of earnings or support from gainful employment from $200 to $400 per week.

  • Caps psychiatric, psychological, and counseling expenses at $2,500 per eligible claim.

  • Limits compensation for personal property seized during law enforcement investigations to $250 maximum.

  • Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to negotiate medical care and service costs directly with providers on behalf of crime victims receiving compensation.

  • Requires crime to be directly reported to police within 48 hours (unless delayed for good cause) and limits service providers to those licensed by Missouri or the state where services are provided.

Legislative Description

Raises the amount the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund can pay to eligible victims and provides that the Public Safety Department can negotiate costs on behalf of victims

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

4/7/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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