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SB981 • 2026

Modifies provisions relating to the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund

Modifies provisions relating to the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Coleman, Mary Elizabeth; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 S129

    Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S49

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 981 - This act modifies the requirements for filing a claim for compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund. Currently, the claim shall be filed no later than two years after the occurrence or the discovery of the crime eligible for compensation. This act provide that a claim shall be filed no later than two years after the later of:
(1) The occurrence of the crime;
(2) The discovery of the crime;
(3) The filing of criminal charges; or
(4) The conviction of the crime.

This act provides that certain sexual offenses may be filed at any time.

Currently, the amount of compensation excludes pain and suffering. This act provides that the compensation shall exclude pain and suffering for those claimants other than the victim of a crime.

Furthermore, the surcharge for the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund shall be $10, instead of $7.50, in each court proceeding filed in all criminal cases and in juvenile court delinquency proceedings. Additionally, this act modifies payments upon a plea or finding of guilt for certain crimes as follows:
(1) Class A or B felony: $100 from $68
(2) Class C, D, or E felony: $80 from $46
(3) Misdemeanors unless exempted: $40 from $10.
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.