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MO SB141

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Parson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the weekly cap on compensation for lost earnings or support from $200 to $400 per week for crime victims

  • Raises the weekly limit on compensation for death or personal injury combined with lost earnings from $200 to $400 per week

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

  • Maintains existing limits including the $25,000 maximum total award, $5,000 burial expense cap, and $2,500 limit on psychiatric/psychological/counseling expenses

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

Signed by Governor

6/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review5/11/2015
Select Committee on Judiciary5/5/2015
Civil and Criminal Proceedings4/27/2015
Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight4/20/2015
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/22/2015

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