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HB 2177MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri House Bill 2177 modifies eligibility and compensation procedures for crime victims

Original title: VICTIMS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CERTAIN COMPENSATION

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Chad Perkins

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 2177 modifies eligibility criteria, citizenship requirements, and fund distribution rules for crime victims and s seeking compensation in Missouri. The legislation alters court cost surcharges, restitution enforcement, and departmental verification duties for victim compensation funds.

Why it matters

The measure directly alters the financial thresholds, eligibility qualifications, and waiting periods for individuals seeking compensation through state tort and crime victim funds, while establishing strict citizenship and residency documentation standards.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Crime victims and uncompensated tort victims

Their eligibility criteria, citizenship requirements, filing deadlines, and fund distribution mechanisms are modified.

Directly affected

State departments and administrative agencies

The department of labor and industrial relations, department of public safety, and department of revenue carry out new or adjusted verification, recordkeeping, and fund-transfer duties.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What citizenship or residency requirements apply to crime victims seeking compensation?

Eligible injured victims must be United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, or persons lawfully present in the United States under a valid visa issued by the United States Department of State.

How are court costs assessed to support the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund?

A surcharge of seven dollars and fifty cents is assessed as costs in each court proceeding filed in criminal, municipal, and certain juvenile cases, alongside additional felony and misdemeanor judgment assessments ranging from ten to sixty-eight dollars.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Read Second Time (H)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read First Time (H)
Dec 4, 2025HouseIntroduced
Prefiled (H)

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Chad Perkins, Joseph Engler, Department of Revenue and 4 more

PersonChad Perkins“Representative for District 040 introducing House Bill 2177”Map →

PersonJoseph Engler“Chief Clerk of the House”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“Director of revenue deposits funds and maintains records of funds transmitted”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of State“United States Department of State issuing valid visas”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“General Assembly of the state of Missouri”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Public Safety“Department responsible for administrative and operational costs and fund verific”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Labor and Industrial Relations“Verifies compliance with eligibility requirements for claimants under section 53”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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