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MO SB1450

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Schroer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands State Legal Expense Fund coverage to include entities providing foster care case management services or residential services under Chapter 210, including services under sections 210.112 and 210.119

  • Coverage extends to the entity's members, officers, and employees when providing contracted or subcontracted foster care services

  • Maintains existing fund coverage for state agencies, state employees acting in official capacity, licensed healthcare providers serving in correctional facilities or health departments, and volunteer attorneys at nonprofit legal aid organizations

  • Preserves liability caps including $350,000 for noneconomic damages against state officers/employees, $500,000 for certain volunteer healthcare providers and attorneys, and $1 million for physicians at community health centers

  • Fund payments require approval from both the Commissioner of Administration and Attorney General, with remaining fund balances exempt from transfer to general revenue at end of appropriation periods

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions regarding the State Legal Expense Fund

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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