HB 1350 -- Attachments and Executions

Sponsor:  Byrd

This bill makes changes to the laws regarding exemptions from
attachment and execution.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Expands the list of property that is exempt to include a
wedding ring not to exceed $1,500 in value;

(2)  Increases from $1,000 to $3,000 the exemption amount for
household furnishings;

(3)  Increases from $400 to $600 the exemption amount for any
other property;

(4)  Increases from $2,000 to $3,000 the exemption amount for
tools of the trade, adding to the list breeding stock and dairy
cattle;

(5)  Increases from $1,000 to $3,000 the exemption amount for
motor vehicles;

(6)  Increases from $1,000 to $5,000 the exemption amount for a
mobile home used as a primary residence, but restricts it to
mobile homes not on or attached to real property in which the
debtor has an interest;

(7)  Increases from $500 to $750 per month the exemption amount
for alimony or support; and

(8)  Increases from $850 to $1,250 the head of household
exemption and increases from $250 to $350 the dependent child
exemption; and

(9)  Clarifies that the dependent child exemption also includes
children determined to be disabled by the Social Security
Administration.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am