Bill > HB3023

This bill establishes the "Private Security Camera Incentive Program" within the department of public safety, which is the state agency responsible for public safety matters. This program aims to provide financial assistance, in the form of rebates or vouchers, to eligible individuals residing in "priority areas" – locations identified by the department as needing enhanced security due to factors like crime rates. To qualify, an applicant must be at least sixty-five years old, disabled, or have a household income not exceeding 150% of the federal poverty level or 60% of the state median income. The program will cover the cost of an outdoor surveillance camera system with digital video recording capabilities, provided it's installed on property owned or leased by the applicant and not used to record areas not owned or leased by them. The department must establish guidelines for identifying priority areas, how recorded images can be used, and minimum standards for the cameras before January 1, 2027, with rebates and vouchers to be awarded starting in January 2028. Funds for the program will come from legislative appropriations and other sources, and any remaining money at the end of a two-year period will not revert to the general revenue fund. The program is set to sunset six years after its effective date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3023&year=2026&code=R