Bill > HB2418

This bill establishes the "Missouri Crime Victims Fund" within the state treasury, which will be funded by legislative appropriations and any donations received. The State Treasurer will manage this fund, and money within it can only be used for specific purposes related to victim assistance, as outlined by federal law. Importantly, any unspent money in the fund at the end of a two-year period will not be returned to the general state revenue but will remain in the fund for future use, and any interest earned from investing the fund's money will also be added to the fund. The bill specifies that these funds will be distributed to eligible jurisdictions and organizations that qualify for victim assistance grants under the federal Victims of Crime Act (Pub. L. 98-473), ensuring that the money is used for the same purposes as those federal grants.