Missouri 2025 2025 Regular Session

Missouri Senate Bill SB98 Introduced / Fiscal Note

Filed 02/18/2025

                    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 
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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 
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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or any fraudulent scheme or coercion to cause moneys to be withdrawn or taken from a financial 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 
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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
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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
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# 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
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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