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MO SB333
Bill
Status
1/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jamilah Nasheed
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "claimant" under Missouri's crime victims' compensation program to include funeral homes when designated by the victim's family or next of kin
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Allows families of deceased crime victims to sign a notarized statement designating the funeral home handling services as eligible to receive direct compensation from the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
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Requires designated funeral homes to comply with the same application and verification procedures as other claimants under sections 595.010 to 595.075
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Amends RSMo sections 595.010 and 595.015 to implement these changes
Legislative Description
Allows the family or next of kin of a deceased crime victim to designate a funeral home as a claimant eligible for compensation from the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2/19/2015