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MO HB2506

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing receivership statutes (sections 515.240, 515.250, 515.260 RSMo) and replaces them with 34 new sections creating a comprehensive commercial receivership framework

  • Establishes two types of receivers: general receivers (appointed over all or substantially all of a debtor's property with liquidation powers) and limited receivers (appointed over specific property only)

  • Specifies 14 circumstances when courts may appoint receivers, including when a debtor is insolvent, after judgment to enforce collection, upon attachment of perishable property, or pursuant to valid contract provisions

  • Creates an automatic stay upon appointment of a general receiver that halts most legal proceedings, judgments, and collection actions against the debtor for 60 days, with exceptions for criminal proceedings, family support matters, and governmental regulatory actions

  • Establishes detailed claims administration procedures including 30-day filing deadlines, priority distribution order (secured creditors first, then administrative costs, wages up to $10,950, consumer deposits up to $2,425, support obligations, taxes, and other unsecured claims), and requirements for monthly financial reporting by receivers

Legislative Description

Establishes the Missouri Commercial Receivership Act

Last Action

Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings4/12/2016

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