Modifies provisions relating to blind pensions
HB 361 modifies Missouri's blind pension eligibility rules to clarify who qualifies for annual payments. It sets asset limits (excluding primary homes and up to $100,000 in ABLE accounts), requires surrendering driver's licenses (with a free non-driver card option), and establishes income thresholds for sighted spouses. The bill directly affects blind Missourians aged 18+ who lost sight while residing in the state and meet residency requirements. Key provisions include mandatory vision tests for recipients, reporting address changes within 10 days, and excluding certain circumstances like operating vehicles or public begging. These changes aim to align state rules with federal requirements and clarify program administration.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 3, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Yolanda Young
DDemocratic
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