Bill > SB1062

This bill, titled the "Charity Act," makes several changes to Missouri law, including requiring the commissioner of administration to get approval from the chairs of the House Budget Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee before awarding contracts of $20 million or more. It also expands the services and funding for the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, removing a previous annual grant limit and establishing a statewide communication access services program to help agencies and businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing interpreters, captioning, and other communication aids, and creating a dedicated fund for these services. Additionally, the bill establishes the "Inspiration Act" within the Department of Social Services, a program designed to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency by coordinating state agencies and a network of partners to address barriers like employment, education, and housing, and creates a Task Force on the Protection of Children and Families to oversee the program's implementation and report on child protection matters.