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This bill establishes the "Auto Theft Prevention Commission" as a new state-level body assigned to the Department of Public Safety, but operating independently. The commission will consist of eleven members, including representatives from various state agencies like the highway patrol and departments of revenue and commerce, as well as appointed members such as a county sheriff, municipal police chief, prosecutor, insurance company representative, motor vehicle rental industry representative, car dealer, and National Insurance Crime Bureau representative. The commission's primary responsibilities include creating a grant program to support local law enforcement agencies in preventing and investigating motor vehicle-related crimes, promoting statewide coordination of motor vehicle theft investigations, providing support to prosecutors, and establishing multi-jurisdiction task forces. Members will serve four-year terms without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses. The bill also creates a dedicated revolving fund to support the commission's activities, with five dollars from each original vehicle certificate fee being transferred to this fund. The commission is required to submit an annual report to the general assembly and governor detailing its activities, programs, and potential recommendations for improving motor vehicle crime prevention initiatives.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB527&year=2025&code=R