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MO SB844

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lincoln Hough

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds entities providing foster care case management services or residential services under Chapter 210 (including sections 210.112 or 210.119) to the list of parties eligible for coverage under the State Legal Expense Fund

  • Coverage extends to the entity itself as well as its members, officers, and employees when providing contracted or subcontracted foster care services

  • The State Legal Expense Fund pays claims and final judgments against covered state employees, officials, and contractors for conduct arising from official duties

  • Existing coverage categories remain unchanged, including state agencies, health care providers at correctional facilities and county jails, volunteer physicians at health departments, and pro bono attorneys at nonprofit legal services organizations

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions regarding the State Legal Expense Fund

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws1/8/2026

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