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MO HB2144

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Bromley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the one-time death benefit payment for retired PSRS members from $5,000 to $10,000 for deaths occurring on or after August 28, 2026
  • Deaths occurring on or before August 27, 2026 will continue to receive the current $5,000 death benefit
  • Payment goes to the beneficiary, or if none, to surviving spouse, surviving children in equal shares, surviving parents in equal shares, or the estate, in that order of precedence
  • Amends Section 169.070, RSMo, which governs retirement allowances and benefits for Missouri's public school retirement system

Legislative Description

Increases the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) one-time death benefit payment to $10,000 for retiree member deaths arising on or after August 28, 2026

Last Action

Action Postponed (H)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Pensions2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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