HB 222 -- Crime Victims' Compensation

Sponsor:  Kelly (27)

This bill makes several changes to the provisions concerning
crime victims' compensation.  The bill:

(1)  Deletes a requirement that $50 be deducted from all crime
victims' compensation awards;

(2)  Raises a limitation on the amount that can be recovered for
loss of earnings or support from gainful employment from $15,000
to $25,000; and

(3)  Excludes life insurance proceeds from the benefits that are
counted against the amount recovered under the crime victims'
compensation fund.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:42 am