Bill > HB124

This bill removes the expiration date for the Basic Civil Legal Services Fund, which was previously set to expire on December 31, 2025. The fund, administered by the Missouri Supreme Court, collects money from court filing surcharges and other public or private sources to provide legal representation to low-income individuals in civil matters. The fund specifically supports legal services organizations that qualify for Federal Legal Services Corporation funding, with a focus on helping families, children, domestic violence victims, and elderly individuals, as well as assisting people in qualifying for Social Security benefits. The bill maintains existing restrictions that prevent these legal services from suing the state, its agencies, or officials, and requires recipient organizations to maintain detailed financial records for five years and submit annual reports to the general assembly. By removing the expiration date, the bill ensures continued support for basic civil legal services for eligible low-income Missourians without a predetermined end date.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB124&year=2025&code=R