HB1655

Modifies provisions relating to public employee retirement benefits

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1655 modifies public employee retirement benefits, including penalties for fraud and conditions for benefit payments.

Missouri HB1655 modifies provisions relating to public employee retirement benefits. It includes penalties for knowingly making false statements or falsifying records to defraud the system, with fines or imprisonment under Missouri law. The bill also mandates that the board of trustees cease paying benefits to any survivor or beneficiary charged with the intentional killing of a member without legal excuse. If the charge is not convicted, the board must resume payments and cover any suspended benefits.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9

9:30 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

Mar 4

4:00 PM

Pensions Executive Session

History

Mar 5

House

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

Mar 4

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Mar 4

House

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)