COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH OVERSIGHT DIVISION FISCAL NOTE L.R. No.:0678S.04P Bill No.:Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Subject:Banks and Financial Institutions; Crimes And Punishment Type:Original Date:February 18, 2025Bill Summary:This proposal creates the offense of financial institution accounts fraud. FISCAL SUMMARY ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUNDFUND AFFECTED FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Fully Implemented (FY 2030) General Revenue($78,637)($192,504)($272,715)($437,951)Total Estimated Net Effect on General Revenue($78,637)($192,504)($272,715)($437,951) ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON OTHER STATE FUNDSFUND AFFECTED FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Fully Implemented (FY 2030) Total Estimated Net Effect on Other State Funds $0$0$0$0 Numbers within parentheses: () indicate costs or losses. L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 2 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTED FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Fully Implemented (FY 2030) Total Estimated Net Effect on All Federal Funds $0$0$0$0 ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)FUND AFFECTED FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Fully Implemented (FY 2030) General Revenue0 FTE0 FTE0 FTE1 FTETotal Estimated Net Effect on FTE 0 FTE0 FTE0 FTE1 FTE ☒ Estimated Net Effect (expenditures or reduced revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any of the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act. ☐ Estimated Net Effect (savings or increased revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any of the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act. ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTED FY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Fully Implemented (FY 2030) Local Government$0$0$0$0 L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 3 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD FISCAL ANALYSIS ASSUMPTION §570.148 – Financial institution accounts fraud Officials from the Department of Corrections (DOC) state this proposal creates a new offense of financial institution accounts fraud when a person uses any false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, or any physical device, any electronic device or means of any kind, or any fraudulent scheme or coercion to cause moneys to be withdrawn or taken from a financial institution or a customer account at a financial institution or to cause moneys to be transferred or paid by the financial institution to another person or another financial institution with the purpose to deprive the financial institution or the financial institution's customer of the custody or control of the moneys. It is a class E felony when it is more than $500 and the person acted with criminal negligence. It is a class D felony when it is more than $500 and the person acted recklessly. It is a class C felony when it is more than $500 and the person acted knowingly. It is a class B felony when it is more than $500 and the person acted purposefully. The offenses resulting in class B, C, D, and E felonies could be considered new crimes. As there is little direct data on which to base an estimate, the department estimates an impact comparable to the creation of these new class B, C, D, and E felonies. Given the seriousness of class B felony offenses and that the introduction of a completely new class B felony offense is a rare event, the department assumes the admission of one person per year to prison following the passage of the legislative proposal. Offenders committed to prison with a class B felony as their most serious sentence, have an average sentence length of 9.0 years and served, on average, 3.4 years in prison prior to first release. The department assumes one third of the remaining sentence length could be served in prison as a parole return, and the rest of the sentence could be served on supervision in the community. L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 4 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD For each new class C felony, the department estimates four people could be sentenced to prison and six to probation. The average sentence for a class C felony offense is 6.9 years, of which 3.7 years could be served in prison with 2.1 years to first release. The remaining 3.2 years could be on parole. Probation sentences could be 3 years. For each new nonviolent class D felony, the department estimates three people could be sentenced to prison and five to probation. The average sentence for a nonviolent class D felony offense is 5 years, of which 2.8 years could be served in prison with 1.7 years to first release. The remaining 2.2 years could be on parole. Probation sentences could be 3 years. C hange in prison admissions and probation openings with legislation-Class B Felony F Y2026 F Y2027 F Y2028 F Y2029 F Y2030 F Y2031 F Y2032 F Y2033 F Y2034 F Y2035 N ew Admissions C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P robation C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C hange (After Legislation - Current Law) A dmissions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P robations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C umulative Populations P rison 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 P arole 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 4 P robation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I mpact P rison Population 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 F ield Population 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 4 P opulation Change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 C hange in prison admissions and probation openings with legislation-Class C Felony F Y2026 F Y2027 F Y2028 F Y2029 F Y2030 F Y2031 F Y2032 F Y2033 F Y2034 F Y2035 N ew Admissions C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 P robation C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 C hange (After Legislation - Current Law) A dmissions 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 P robations 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 C umulative Populations P rison 4 8 1 2 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 P arole 0 0 0 1 5 9 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 P robation 6 1 2 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 I mpact P rison Population 4 8 1 2 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 F ield Population 6 1 2 1 8 1 9 2 3 2 7 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 P opulation Change 1 0 2 0 3 0 3 4 3 8 4 2 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 5 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD For each new nonviolent class E felony, the department estimates one person could be sentenced to prison and two to probation. The average sentence for a nonviolent class E felony offense is 3.4 years, of which 2.1 years could be served in prison with 1.4 years to first release. The remaining 1.3 years could be on parole. Probation sentences could be 3 years. Combined Cumulative Estimated Impact The combined cumulative estimated impact on the department is 30 additional offenders in prison and 52 additional offenders on field supervision by FY 2030. C hange in prison admissions and probation openings with legislation-Class D Felony (nonviolent) F Y2026 F Y2027 F Y2028 F Y2029 F Y2030 F Y2031 F Y2032 F Y2033 F Y2034 F Y2035 N ew Admissions C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 P robation C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 C hange (After Legislation - Current Law) A dmissions 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 P robations 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 C umulative Populations P rison 3 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 P arole 0 0 1 4 7 7 7 7 7 7 P robation 5 1 0 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 I mpact P rison Population 3 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 F ield Population 5 1 0 1 6 1 9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P opulation Change 8 1 6 2 4 2 7 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 C hange in prison admissions and probation openings with legislation-Class E Felony (nonviolent) F Y2026 F Y2027 F Y2028 F Y2029 F Y2030 F Y2031 F Y2032 F Y2033 F Y2034 F Y2035 N ew Admissions C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P robation C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 C hange (After Legislation - Current Law) A dmissions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P robations 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 C umulative Populations P rison 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 P arole 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P robation 2 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 I mpact P rison Population 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 F ield Population 2 4 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 P opulation Change 3 6 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 6 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD # to prison Cost per year Total Costs for prison Change in probation & parole officers Total cost for probation and parole # to probation & parole Grand Total - Prison and Probation (includes 2% inflation) Year 19($10,485)($78,637)0$013($78,637)Year 218($10,485)($192,504)0$026($192,504)Year 325($10,485)($272,715)0$041($272,715)Year 429($10,485)($322,676)0$045($322,676)Year 530($10,485)($340,479)1($97,473)52($437,951)Year 630($10,485)($347,288)1($89,477)57($436,766)Year 730($10,485)($354,234)1($90,430)62($444,664)Year 830($10,485)($361,319)1($91,395)63($452,714)Year 930($10,485)($368,545)1($92,370)64($460,915)Year 1030($10,485)($375,916)1($93,357)64($469,273) If this impact statement has changed from statements submitted in previous years, it could be due to an increase/decrease in the number of offenders, a change in the cost per day for institutional offenders, and/or an increase in staff salaries. If the projected impact of legislation is less than 1,500 offenders added to or subtracted from the department’s institutional caseload, the marginal cost of incarceration will be utilized. This cost of incarceration is $28.73 per day or an annual cost of $10,485 per offender and includes such costs as medical, food, and operational E&E. However, if the projected impact of legislation is 1,500 or more offenders added or removed to the department’s institutional caseload, the full cost of incarceration will be used, which includes fixed costs. This cost is $100.25 per day or an C hange in prison admissions and probation openings with legislation F Y2026 F Y2027 F Y2028 F Y2029 F Y2030 F Y2031 F Y2032 F Y2033 F Y2034 F Y2035 N ew Admissions C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 P robation C urrent Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A fter Legislation 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 C hange (After Legislation - Current Law) A dmissions 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 P robations 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 C umulative Populations P rison 9 1 8 2 5 2 9 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 P arole 0 0 2 6 1 3 1 8 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 5 P robation 1 3 2 6 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 I mpact P rison Population 9 1 8 2 5 2 9 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 F ield Population 1 3 2 6 4 1 4 5 5 2 5 7 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 4 P opulation Change 2 2 4 4 6 6 7 4 8 2 8 7 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 4 L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 7 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD annual cost of $36,591 per offender and includes personal services, all institutional E&E, medical and mental health, fringe, and miscellaneous expenses. None of these costs include construction to increase institutional capacity. DOC’s cost of probation or parole is determined by the number of P&P Officer II positions that are needed to cover its caseload. The DOC average district caseload across the state is 51 offender cases per officer. An increase/decrease of 51 cases would result in a cost/cost avoidance equal to the salary, fringe, and equipment and expenses of one P&P Officer II. Increases/decreases smaller than 51 offender cases are assumed to be absorbable. In instances where the proposed legislation would only affect a specific caseload, such as sex offenders, the DOC will use the average caseload figure for that specific type of offender to calculate cost increases/decreases. Oversight does not have any information contrary to that provided by DOC. Therefore, Oversight will reflect DOC’s impact for fiscal note purposes. In response to a previous version, officials from the Office of Attorney General (AGO) assumed any potential litigation costs arising from this proposal can be absorbed with existing resources. However, the AGO may seek additional appropriations if the proposal results in a significant increase in litigation or investigation. Oversight does not have any information to the contrary. Therefore, Oversight assumes the AGO will be able to perform any additional duties required by this proposal with current staff and resources and will reflect no fiscal impact to the AGO for fiscal note purposes. In response to a previous version, officials from the Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) stated per the National Public Defense Workload Study, the new charge contemplated by this change to Section 570.148 creating a class B or C felony, would take approximately fifty-seven hours of SPD work for reasonably effective representation. If one hundred cases were filed under this section in a fiscal year, representation would result in a need for an additional three attorneys. Because the number of cases that will be filed under this statute is unknown, the exact additional number of attorneys necessary is unknown. Each case would also result in unknown increased costs in the need for core staff, travel, and litigation expenses. Oversight assumes this proposal will not create the number of new cases required to request additional FTE for the SPD and that the SPD can absorb the additional caseload required by this proposal with current staff and resources. Therefore, Oversight will reflect no fiscal impact to the SPD for fiscal note purposes. However, if multiple bills pass which require additional staffing and duties, the SPD may request funding through the appropriation process. Officials from the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services (MOPS) assume the proposal will have no measurable fiscal impact on MOPS. The enactment of a new crime creates additional L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 8 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD responsibilities for county prosecutors and the circuit attorney which may, in turn, result in additional costs, which are difficult to determine. Officials from the Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Department of Public Safety - Missouri Highway Patrol respective organizations. Oversight does not have any information to the contrary. Therefore, Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note for these agencies. In response to a previous version, officials from the Office of the State Courts Administrator assumed the proposal will have no fiscal impact on their organization. Oversight does not have any information to the contrary. Therefore, Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note. FISCAL IMPACT – State Government FY 2026 (10 Mo.) FY 2027FY 2028Fully Implemented (FY 2030) GENERAL REVENUE Cost – DOC (§570.148) Personal Service$0$0$0($48,736) Fringe Benefits$0$0$0($35,967) Exp. & Equip.$0$0$0($12,770)Increased incarceration costs($78,637)($192,504)($272,715)($340,479) Total Cost - DOC($78,637)($192,504)($272,715)($437,951) FTE Change - DOC 0 FTE0 FTE0 FTE1 FTE ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE($78,637)($192,504)($272,715)($437,951) Estimated Net FTE Change on General Revenue0 FTE0 FTE0 FTE1 FTE L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 9 of February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD FISCAL IMPACT – Local Government FY 2026 (10 Mo.) FY 2027FY 2028Fully Implemented (FY 2030) $0$0$0$0 FISCAL IMPACT – Small Business No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal. FISCAL DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (Section 570.148) This act creates the offense of financial institution accounts fraud. A person commits this offense if the person uses any false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, or any physical device, any electronic device or means of any kind, or any fraudulent scheme or coercion to cause moneys to be withdrawn or taken from a financial institution or a customer account at a financial institution or to cause moneys to be transferred or paid by the financial institution to another person or another financial institution with the purpose to deprive the financial institution or the financial institution's customer of the custody or control of the funds. The offense of financial institution accounts fraud is punishable as a class B misdemeanor for any amount up to $500. For any amount of $500 or more, the offense is punishable as follows: • If a person acts with criminal negligence it is a class E felony; • If a person acts recklessly it is a class D felony; • If a person acts knowingly it is a class C felony; and • If a person acts purposefully it is a class B felony. This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space. L.R. No. 0678S.04P Bill No. Perfected SS for SCS for SB 98 Page 10 of 10 February 18, 2025 DD:LR:OD SOURCES OF INFORMATION Attorney General’s Office Department of Commerce and Insurance Department of Corrections Department of Public Safety Missouri Office of Prosecution Services Office of the State Courts Administrator Office of the State Public Defender Julie MorffJessica HarrisDirectorAssistant DirectorFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025