Bill > HB571

This bill modifies the compensation rates for jurors in Missouri, introducing a graduated increase in daily compensation and mileage allowances. Specifically, jurors will receive six dollars per day before January 1, 2026, then ten dollars for the first day and fifteen dollars for subsequent days between January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027, and finally fifteen dollars for the first day and twenty-five dollars for subsequent days after December 31, 2026. The mileage reimbursement will also change, starting at seven cents per mile before January 1, 2026, and then transitioning to the same travel allowance rate provided to state employees thereafter. The bill removes previous provisions that varied compensation for specific county classifications and simplifies the compensation structure, allowing county governing bodies to continue authorizing additional compensation from local funds. The bill ensures that jurors will receive their compensation within thirty days after submitting a statement of fees earned, maintaining the existing process for reimbursement while updating the specific dollar amounts to provide more meaningful compensation for jury service.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB571&year=2025&code=R