The bill establishes a new section, 650.920, within chapter 650 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, creating the "Private Security Camera Incentive Program." This program aims to provide financial assistance in the form of rebates or vouchers to qualified applicants residing in designated priority areas, which are identified by the Department of Public Safety based on public safety indicators. Eligible applicants include individuals who are 65 years or older, disabled, or whose household income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level or 60% of the state median income. The program will begin awarding rebates or vouchers in January 2028, with funding sourced from a newly created "Private Security Camera Incentive Program Reimbursement Fund." The bill outlines specific criteria for applicants, including the requirement that security cameras must be installed on property owned or leased by the applicant and that the cameras cannot be used to record private property not owned by the applicant. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety is tasked with establishing methodologies for identifying priority areas and setting standards for the security cameras. The program is set to sunset six years after its effective date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly, and any remaining funds at the end of the biennium will not revert to the general revenue fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6798H.01): 650.920