Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2177: Modifies provisions relating to victims eligible to receive certain compensation
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act of violence; [and] (g) Is a resident of the state of Missouri or sustained personal injury or death by a tort which occurred in the state of Missouri; and (h) Is a citizen of the United States, is a lawful permanent resident, or lawfully holds a valid visa issued by the United States Department of State at the time of the claim for dispensation. 2. There is created the "Tort Victims' Compensation Fund". Unexpended moneys in the fund shall not lapse at the end of the biennium as provided in section 33.080. 3. Any party receiving a judgment final for purposes of appeal for punitive damage.
From the introduced text:
an act of violence; [and] (g) Is a resident of the state of Missouri or sustained personal injury or death by a tort which occurred in the state of Missouri; and (h) Is a citizen of the United States, is a lawful permanent resident, or lawfully holds a valid visa issued by the United States Department of State at the time of the claim for dispensation. 2. There is created the "Tort Victims' Compensation Fund". Unexpended moneys in the fund shall not lapse at the end of the biennium as provided in section 33.080. 3. Any party receiving a judgment final for purposes of appeal for punitive damages in any case filed in any division of any circuit court of the state of Missouri shall notify the attorney general of the state of Missouri of such award, except for actions claiming improper health care pursuant to chapter 538. The state of Missouri shall have a lien for deposit into the tort victims' compensation fund to the extent of fifty percent of the punitive damage final judgment which shall attach in any such case after deducting attorney's fees and expenses. In each case, the attorney general shall serve a lien notice by certified mail or registered mail upon the party or parties against whom the state has a claim for collection …
Sponsors
- Chad Perkins (R, 040) · primary sponsor