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MO HB2588

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Missouri Section 513.430 to add "local" public assistance benefits to the list of property exempt from attachment and execution by creditors
  • Currently exempts Social Security benefits, unemployment compensation, and public assistance benefits; the change explicitly includes local-level public assistance programs
  • All other existing exemptions remain unchanged, including household goods (up to $3,000), wedding rings (up to $1,500), motor vehicles (up to $3,000), and tools of trade (up to $3,000)
  • Retirement plan protections under qualified IRS plans (401(a), 403(b), 408, 408A, etc.) continue to be exempt, with exceptions for child support, maintenance orders, and qualified domestic relations orders

Legislative Description

Exempts from attachment and execution a person's right to receive a local public assistance benefit

Last Action

Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings4/12/2016

Full Bill Text

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