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MO HB209
Bill
Status
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kathie Conway
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum weekly compensation for crime victims' lost earnings or support from $200 to $400 per week, while maintaining the $25,000 overall award cap
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Allows funeral homes to be designated as eligible claimants for compensation from the crime victims' compensation fund when a victim's family or next of kin signs a notarized statement authorizing the designation
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Expands eligible mental health providers for compensable psychiatric treatment to include board certified psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialists and board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners
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Amends Missouri Revised Statutes sections 595.010, 595.015, and 595.030 relating to crime victim compensation definitions, claims procedures, and payment limitations
Legislative Description
Increases, from $200 to $400 per week, the maximum amount of compensation paid for death, personal injury, or loss of earnings or support to crime victims
Last Action
Second read and referred: Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence(S)
4/29/2015