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Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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SB 889 - This act modifies provisions of the Missouri Securities Act of 2003 as it relates to the elderly and disabled.

Definitions for "elderly" and "disabled persons" are added. Also, mandatory minimum penalties are added for those who commit criminal securities fraud against the elderly and disabled persons. This act provides that when a defendant is convicted of such crimes against an elderly or disabled person, the defendant may be fined not less than fifty thousand dollars and imprisoned for not less than five years.

This act also provides for the Commissioner of Securities to impose enhanced penalties for securities fraud against the elderly or disabled.

This act is identical to SB 177 (2007).

ADRIANE CROUSE

Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Health Care Policy (H)

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HB 1565 - FORENSIC EXAMS AND MEDICAL TREATMENT - LeVota, Paul

Changes the laws regarding the payment for forensic examinations and medical treatment of victims of sexual offenses
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

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HB 2122 - SHAWN HORNBECK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - Roorda, Jeff

Establishes the Shawn Hornbeck Educational Reimbursement Program
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)

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HB 2143 - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS - Schad, Rodney

Changes the laws regarding the release of investigation reports of child abuse and neglect and the amount of time an alleged perpetrator has to seek a reversal or a review
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading

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SS/SB 1159 - This act modifies provisions relating to forensic examinations of sexual offense victims. If the appropriate medical provider reasonably believes the sexual offender could be a parent or guardian of the victim and the victim is a minor under the age of eighteen, the medical provider shall only be required to provide written notice to the nonoffending parent or guardian of the forensic examination. The Department of Health and Senior Services currently develops a checklist for medical providers to refer to when providing treatment. Under this act, the department shall also develop an evidentiary collection kit, when appropriate, for medical providers. Currently, the Department of Health and Senior Services pays medical providers to cover the forensic exam charges for people who may be victims of sexual offenses. Under this act, the Department of Public Safety shall pay the cost of the exams to the medical providers with money from the newly created "Sexual Offense [...]

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Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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SB 1184 - This act allows a law enforcement officer to remove a firearm from the scene if the officer has probable cause to believe domestic assault has occurred and has observed a firearm at the scene. The act requires the officer to provide the owner of the firearm with information about retaking it and safe storage during the proceedings related to the alleged act if the firearm is taken from the scene. The owner may retake the firearm within fourteen days after the proceeding unless he or she is ordered to have the firearm confiscated and disposed. The act makes it unlawful for certain persons to possess a firearm. Such persons include those who are subject to a court order that: (1) Was issued after a hearing of which the person had notice;(2) Restrains a person from harassing, stalking, or threatening a family or household member or his or her child; and(3) Includes a finding that such person represents a credible threat to the safety of the family or household member [...]

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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)

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HB 2323 - CHILD ABUSE, RAPE, AND VIOLENCE - Hubbard, Rodney R.

Establishes the Missouri Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Commission and the Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Section in the Department of Social Services to coordinate victim services

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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)

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HB 2323 - CHILD ABUSE, RAPE, AND VIOLENCE - Hubbard, Rodney R.

Establishes the Missouri Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Commission and the Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Section in the Department of Social Services to coordinate victim services
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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SB 1184 - This act allows a law enforcement officer to remove a firearm from the scene if the officer has probable cause to believe domestic assault has occurred and has observed a firearm at the scene. The act requires the officer to provide the owner of the firearm with information about retaking it and safe storage during the proceedings related to the alleged act if the firearm is taken from the scene. The owner may retake the firearm within fourteen days after the proceeding unless he or she is ordered to have the firearm confiscated and disposed. The act makes it unlawful for certain persons to possess a firearm. Such persons include those who are subject to a court order that: (1) Was issued after a hearing of which the person had notice;(2) Restrains a person from harassing, stalking, or threatening a family or household member or his or her child; and(3) Includes a finding that such person represents a credible threat to the safety of the family or household member [...]

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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading

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SS/SB 1159 - This act modifies provisions relating to forensic examinations of sexual offense victims. If the appropriate medical provider reasonably believes the sexual offender could be a parent or guardian of the victim and the victim is a minor under the age of eighteen, the medical provider shall only be required to provide written notice to the nonoffending parent or guardian of the forensic examination. The Department of Health and Senior Services currently develops a checklist for medical providers to refer to when providing treatment. Under this act, the department shall also develop an evidentiary collection kit, when appropriate, for medical providers. Currently, the Department of Health and Senior Services pays medical providers to cover the forensic exam charges for people who may be victims of sexual offenses. Under this act, the Department of Public Safety shall pay the cost of the exams to the medical providers with money from the newly created "Sexual Offense [...]

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Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)

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HB 2143 - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS - Schad, Rodney

Changes the laws regarding the release of investigation reports of child abuse and neglect and the amount of time an alleged perpetrator has to seek a reversal or a review
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

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HB 2122 - SHAWN HORNBECK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - Roorda, Jeff

Establishes the Shawn Hornbeck Educational Reimbursement Program
Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Health Care Policy (H)

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HB 1565 - FORENSIC EXAMS AND MEDICAL TREATMENT - LeVota, Paul

Changes the laws regarding the payment for forensic examinations and medical treatment of victims of sexual offenses
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Bill Text
SB 889 - This act modifies provisions of the Missouri Securities Act of 2003 as it relates to the elderly and disabled.

Definitions for "elderly" and "disabled persons" are added. Also, mandatory minimum penalties are added for those who commit criminal securities fraud against the elderly and disabled persons. This act provides that when a defendant is convicted of such crimes against an elderly or disabled person, the defendant may be fined not less than fifty thousand dollars and imprisoned for not less than five years.

This act also provides for the Commissioner of Securities to impose enhanced penalties for securities fraud against the elderly or disabled.

This act is identical to SB 177 (2007).

ADRIANE CROUSE